The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to procure a system containing a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Thermogravimeteric Analyzer (TGA) and Differential Photo-Calorimetry Accessory (PCA) with the capability of expanding and incorporation Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) and Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) at some point in the future. The TGA/DSC/PCA must operate on a single computer using integrated software which is to be included in this package. The TGA must include a programmable autosampler handling at least 16 samples while delivering kinetic parameters of decomposition in a single scan. Set-up and training will be required. The system shall be installed/delivered FOB to the USDA, ARS, Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. An IFB with complete specification requirements will be issued on or about July 26, 2004. These dates are tentative and will be specified in the IFB package. All requests must be submitted in writing, faxed to (662) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: [email protected]. No calls will be accepted.

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