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(1) The probe must include three rf channels , tuned to the NMR
frequencies of 1H, 13C, and 15N nuclei in a 17. 6 T magnetic field.
(2) The probe must be capable of magic- angle sample spinning at rates of
at least 20 kHz with +/ - 10 Hz stability.
(3) Maximum sample volumes in the MAS rotors must be at least 40
Microliters
(4) Rf field strengths must be at least 85 kHz on the lH channel for 40
ms, at least 65 kHz on the 13C channel for 10 ms, and at least 40 kHz on
the 15N channel for 10 ms. It must be possible to achieve these field
strengths with 100 watts on the lH channel, 200 watts on the 13C
channel, and 300 watts on the 15N channel.
(5) The probe must include an rf coil design that minimizes electrical
heating of biological samples during rf irradiation. In particular, a
protein sample containing 50% by weight aqueous buffer with 100 mM NaCl
in a full rotor must not be heated above 35 C by 85 kHz lH decoupling
for 30 ms, when spinning at 17 kHz , and using nitrogen gas at - 10 C to
cool the sample.
This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing the items listed above and to submit a capability statement along with projected pricing, to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334510 with a size standard of 500 employees.
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