U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, 72 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755-1290

66 -- ORGANIC SOLVENT EXTRACTION SYSTEM POC Contract Specialist, Mitchell Gasbarra, (603) 646-4795, Contracting Officer, Charles Zdunczyk, (603) 646-4324. The U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory is seeking information regarding specifications and availability of an organic solvent extraction system, similar or equivalent to a Dionex ASE 200 Accelerated Solvent Extractor. The system should be capable of extracting organic compounds from soils, sediments, and other diverse environmental matrices. The proposed system should also address the following specifications: 1) multiple sample loading and unattended operation during extraction of samples; 2) readily sealed sample cells; 3) capability to extract various sizes (mass) of samples and to minimize solvent use; 4) compatibility with organic and aqueous solvents; 5) rapid extraction times; 6) ability to readily alter, store, retrieve and run numerous extraction protocols that vary in heating, mass, time, pressure, number of sequences and other extraction parameters; 7) ability to readily interface with computer or data acquisition devices; 8) safety features to account for leakage, over-exposure, excessive temperature; 9) automatic collection of extraction solvent into vials; 10) automatic rinsing; 11) documented record of successful applications; and 12) documented instrument ruggedness during normal laboratory use. Responses may be sent to the attention of the contract specialist, Mitchell Gasbarra, who may be reached at (603) 646-4795 (voice) or (603) 646-4486 (facsimile). (047)

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