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66 -- SPECTROIL M/N OIL ANALYSIS SPECTROMETER DUE 051498 POC (PCF)Jack Tesch, Contract Specialist, (256)842-7418; Kathy B. Ray, Contracting Officer, AMSAM-AC-SS-BA, (256)876-4226. The Government intends a sole source solicitation to Spectro Incorporated, 160 Ayer Rd, Littleton, MA., for 1 EA Spectroil M/N Oil Analysis System, NSN 6650-01-415-1767, includes the following: Printer, P/N M90305; External Monitor, P/N M90301; External Keyboard, P/N M90310; Mouse, P/N M90320; Electrode Sharpener, P/N M90100; Source Frequency Test Meter (SFTM), P/N M90300; New Solid State Excitation Ignition Circuit Upgrade, P/N M98150; One Year Warranty; and Mil Std Packaging. Delivery is required 90 days after contract award at FOB Destination, HQ STARC, 1225 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4799, DODAAC: W37LZR. This is a solicitation for commercial items using simplified acquisition procedures to request oral quotation with anticipated award date of 15 May 98. Sole source is Spectro, Incorporated since they are the only source that can provide the only Joint Oil Analysis Programm (JOAP) approved oil analysis system that meets the electric characterization and susceptability requirements of MIL-STD-461Cand MIL-STD-462 within the required timeframes. Source must have established a history of production and support for this type of item. Requests for this solicitation shall be by contacting Jack Tesch at (256)842-7418 or fax (256-842-7421 or (256)876-3833 and shall reference solicitation for NSN: 6650014151767. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. (0121)

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