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66 -- ROCHE COBAS FARA II SOL CC-96-11 DUE 091696 POC Al Plyler, Contract Specialist and/or John S. Friedhoff, Contracting Officer (301) 496-3704. The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, intends to issue a sole source acquisition with Roche Diagnostics to procure a Cobas Fara II Analyzer Authority 41 U.S.C.(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The Cobas Fara II is the only instrument that offers multi-assay automation with the flexibility of six customized measuring modes. Delivery to Bethesda, MD, FOB Destination within 30 days of order. Any other firm that believes it has the ability to meet the Government requirments is invited to respond to this solicitation in writing by furnishing a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide and install all Government required equipment. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0211)

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