NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, DEA, COB, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Dr., RKL2 Rm 6150, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902.

65 -- HIGH VOLTAGE BIPOLAR PULSE GENERATOR SOL NHLBI-PS-PS-97-367 DUE 011097 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0368 Fax number (301) 480-3345. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to purchase one (1) each High Voltage Bipolar Pulse Generator with the following mandatory specifications: (1) able to operate normally in a static magnetic field up to 50 Gauss; (2) able to generate bipolar (positive-negative or negative-positive) electrical pules into a 60ohm to 100ohm resistive or slightly capacitive load, with peak voltages exceeding +- 4000 volts, and an overall pulse duration of 1 microsecond; (3) able to generate the above described pulses at a repetition rate of up to 1000Hz, with external trigger capability; (4) the duration and voltage level is adjustable; (5) provide monitoring ports for pulse shape and level monitoring; and (6) two each (2) 5KV, Power Supply. The National Institute Of Health, must be allowed to test the central components of the designs in the magnetic environment area, and make necessary modifications. The Company must be willing to spend the initial research effort to design and construct a pulser in accordance with the government specific requirements. The standard Industrial classification (SIC) Code 3825, Size Standard 500 employees will be used for this requirement. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the equipment specified in this synopsis should submit a Quotation, to the below address. The quotation shall include the itemized price, the period of delivery, prompt payment discount terms, taxpayer identification number (TNN), Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNs), and descriptive literature of the equivalent product quoted identifying all of the specifications. The quotation must reference "Request for Quotation (RFQ) number #NHLBI-PS-SP-97-367. Quotations will be due fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, Contracts Operation Branch, Procurement Section, Rockledge Building 2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-7902, Attention: Ms. Deborah Coulter. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized representative. (0355)

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