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66 -- THERMAL MECHANICAL ANALYZER Contact Ken Eason, 510/559-6018, FAX 510/559-6023, Contract Specialist. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California has a requirement for an upgraded thermal analysis controller, and a thermal mechanical analysis module with accessories. The instruments are necessary for our research on polymer properties and characteristics. The module is an addition to a series of TA Instrument thermal analysis modules currently used in our research, and will be operated by the same controller. The new instruments must be compatible with existing government-owned equipment. A solicitation is not available for this notice. The government intends to negotiate with the only known responsible source, TA Instruments, New Castle, Delaware. Interested firms are encouraged to contact Ken Eason at (510) 559-6018. Responses must be received by May 15, 1996. See Numbered Note 22. (092)

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