National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney

66 -- TWO HIGH RESOLUTION LIQUID CRYSTAL TUNABLE FILTERS SUITABLE FOR RAMAN IMAGING SPECTROSCOPY SOL RFQ-97-249 DUE 032697 POC Desiree Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase Two High Resolution Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters suitable for Raman Imaging Spectroscopy, one red wavelength optimized Raman liquid crystal tunable filter (LCTF) and one green wavelength optimized Raman liquid crystal tunable filter (LCTF) on a Competitive basis. This scientific equipment has specific specifications that must be met and are described in the RFQ package. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. All requests for quotations must be within the Simplified Acquisition Thereshold of $100,000. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number NIH-NIDDK-97-249 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is April 11, 1997. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and must include vendor name, phone number and fax number, and may be FAX to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) The Natcher Building, Room 6an32, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600 Bethesda, MD 20892-6600 Attention: Desiree Kelly FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by a authorized company representative. (0069)

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