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44 -- INDIUM COATED METAL SEALS SOL 53SBNB967103 DUE 091699 POC Patricia Duggan, Contract Specialist, Tel (301) 975-8007, FAX (301) 963-7732, e-mail patricia.duggan@nist.gov WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for the fabrication of 66 indium-coated metal seals for the in-pile section of the neutron guides in the NBSR. These metal seals must contain the helium gas inside the guide casing and are subject to intense neutron and gamma radiation. Of the 66 seals required, 20 are rectangular, of varying sizes ranging from approximately 9x5 inches to 26x16 inches. The remaining 46 seals are circular and range from approximately 1 inch to 13 inches in diameter. NIST will provide all specifications and detailed drawings of gland dimensions for proper quotation and construction.. Only quotations for all items shall be accepted. The required delivery is 90 days after receipt of order, FOB destination, Gaithersburg, MD. See Numbered Notes 1 and 26. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3599 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The solicitation number is 53SBNB967103 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government anticipates awarding a fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation. Requests for a quotation package may be faxed to (301) 963-7732. Posted 08/19/99 (W-SN370128). (0231)

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