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66 -- MULTIPLE PEPTIDE SYNTHESIZER SOL 22-6202-95 due 082895. Contact Point, Roger F. Garza, Contracting Officer, 409/260-9448. This solicitation is for the supply and delivery of a Multiple Peptide Synthesizer. The complete system must include a robotic peptide synthesis module equipped with two (2) high-precision robotic arms. Chemically-inert work table with bottom filtration, vortex and nitrogen mixing, electronic interface & control unit. Nitrogen blanket system for reactors and resin collection vessel. The instrument/system must be able to greatly streamline and increase work output for the neuropeptide project. It must combine modern computer library techniques with the capacity to rapidly build chains of amino acids and other chemical building blocks that will greatly increase the probability of finding new and effective past insect control agents. Only written request for solicitation packages will be accepted. Telephone/FAX request will not be honored. All request must reference the RFP number and the contact person listed above. The RFP will be issued o/a 07-28-95, with proposals due 08-28-95. (201)

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