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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL N68936-96-Q-3053 DUE 062796 POC Phyllis Jenkins, Purchase Agent, 619-939-4277 or Susan Rizzardini, Contracting Officer, 619-939-9653. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis 1 (one) UMA 500 Shadow System and 1 (one) Pass-thru optics for UMA 500 Shadow Microscope System as per attachment. This is sole sourced to BIO-RAD Digilab Division, 237 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 for completion of a microscope system in which the software is proprietary. All request shall be in writing and mailed to NAWCWPNS, Code 230000D, Attn: Phyllis Jenkins, China Lake, CA 93555-6001. Your request shall include your Firm's Tax Identification Number (TIN) including your Corporation Status, and Commercial Entity (CAGE) Code if one has been assigned. Telephone requests may not be honored if not followed up in writing. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. A solicitation will be issued on or about 27 Jun. Note 22. (0163)

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