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65 -- AUTOMATED SAMPLE PREPARATION INSTRUMENT SOL 673-42-97 DUE 112796 POC Eric Guidash 813-972-7588 This is a combined synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5047. Prices shall be submitted for Cytyc Corp. Thin Prep 2000 Processor, brand name or equal, catalog no. 70031-001. Offers shall be submitted with F.O.B. destination pricing. Offerors shall provide a completed set of provisions with proposal found at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Provisions and clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and 852.210-77 also apply. Proposals shall be submitted to the address listed above or faxed to 813-972-7572 and directed to the attention of Eric Guidash (90C). The solicitation number: RFP-673-42-97 shall be listed on the outside of proposal envelopes. Proposals are due in by Close of Business November 27, 1996. (0312)

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