NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, COB, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Drive MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902

66 -- CAGE, MOUSE, ULTRA HIGH TEMPERATURE MICROISOLATOR SOL NHLBI-PS-SP-96-267 DUE 073096 POC Cecilia Morales, Purchasing Agent, 435-0369 Debra C. Hawkins, Contracting Officer, 435-0367. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) intends to purchase 2500 each, Ultra High Temperature Microisolator Plastic Mouse Cages, catalog #PC7115UT or equivalent, manufactured by Allentown Caging Equipment Co. Inc., with the following specifications: dimensions 7 1/2'' X 11 1/2'' X 5'' High; temperature rating 350 degrees F. The cages must be compatible with existing LAB Products Company, Inc.'s stainless steel adjustable shelf racks, Model #H2778, dimensions 60''X 24'' X 72'', 8-shelf adjustable. Vendors capable of furnishing the government the items specified in this advertisement should submit a quotation to the below address. The quotation shall reference the Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number NHLBI-PS-SP-96-267 and include an itemized price quotation, the period of delivery, prompt payment discount terms and descriptive literature of the equivalent product quoted, identifying all of the specifications. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses in accordance with the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3496, Size Standard 500 Employees. All responses received before the closing date of this advertisement will be considered by this agency. The anticipated award date of the purchase order is 8/2/96. All interested sources may submit a quotation which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Written quotations must be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Ms. Cecilia Morales. FAX (FAX #301-480-3345) quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. (0197)

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