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66 -- ULTRACUT UCT SOL RFQ60113-NS POC Patricia Haun, Contracting Officer, (301) 402-4509. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) requires delivery and installation of a Ulatracut UCT from Leica Inc., 111 Deer Lake Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. The Laboratory of Biochemistries purpose of acquiring this instrument is to perform semithin (0.5 to 2 micron) and ultrathin (5 to 500 nanometers) physical sections of embedded materials. The Leica Ultracut UCT possesses several key features that make this instrument optimal for the research: 1) the control panel allows for fully or semi-automated or manual sectioning capability, and is the only ultramicrotome to have a computer interface for data recording and sample processing; 2) the observation and illumination system provides the best sample viewing capability, allowing for precise sample orientation and trimming; 3) it is the only ultramicrotome that has the capability to be equipped with an optionalcryosectioning system. This system provides the widest range of cutting speeds (00.05 to 100 mm/sec) and is necessary in order to accommodate different types of tissue and embedding protocols. The ultramicrotome has the ability to program speed/advance information to allow individuals to save cutting programs specific to their needs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above, they may submit a statement of capabilities. Information furnished shall include enough material, in sufficient detail, to perform a proper evaluation of their ability to perform and must be received within 20 days of the publication of this notice. See Note 22. (0225)

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