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66 -- NEAR INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETER SOL 16-6225-98 DUE 091698 POC Michael A. Douglas, Contract Specialist, (409) 260-9480; Fax: (409) 260-9413 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, douglasm@ars.usda.gov. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectrophotometer with the following capabilities, wavelength range of 400-2500 nm, accuracy of +- 0.1 nm, measure 2100 wavelengths, Ceramic reference standard, photometric range 0-5 abs. (working range) and 0-3 abs. linear range, less than 0.1% stray light, make measurements on ground and whole grain brown, milled and rough rice samples. The NIR System is to be delivered to the USDA, ARS, facilities in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Requests for RFQ must be either mailed, faxed or emailed to the Contract Specialist at the numbers or address listed. All requests must reference the RFQ number and contact person's name listed above. Posted 08/10/98 (W-SN234977). (0222)

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