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

H -- DNA SEQUENCING TESTING SOL RFQ-97-254 DUE 040897 POC Desiree Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731. The National Institutes of Health, (NIH) National Institutes of Diabets and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase DNA sequencing Testing on a competitive basis. The government will provide approximately 1000 bacteria colonies containing Bluescript plasmids from a male genital ridge library. Colonies will be provided unpicked, on LB-ampicillin plates. This testing has specific specifications that must be met and are described in 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 $ 100,000. It is anticipated that request for quote (RFQ) Number NIH-NIDDK-97-254 will 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 24, 1997. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and must include vendor name, phone number and fax number, and may be faxed to (301)-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute 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 an authorized company representative. (0083)

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