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66 -- RESPIROMETRY & TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM SOL RFP 39-91H2-97 DUE 091297 POC Fred Gifford 510-559-6017 fax 6023 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: none, giffordf@ars.usda.gov. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Fresno, Ca. has a requirement for a respirometry & temperature control system capable of measuring the metabolic rate of insects post -- harvest pests red flour beatles weighing less then 50mg. Capability of measuring respiration in real time of individual insects. Data acquisition hardware with at least 16 bit resolution. On line help & technical expertise on invertebrate applications of respirometry. The government intends to negotiate with the only known source, which is Sable Systems Henderson, NY. A solicitation is not available for this notice. Interested firms are encouraged to submit proposals containing descriptive literature of their products to the mailing address shown in this notice. Responses must be received by 9-12-97. Set Aside for Small Business. See numbered Note 22.***** (0240)

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