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66 -- CYTOLOGICAL CELL & SLIDE PREPARATION INSTRUMENT SOL RFP 554-49-97 DUE 090897 POC Jan Bertapelle-Anderson, (303) 393-4689 Provide one (1) cytological (pap smear) cell and slide preparation instrument system, brand name or equal to Cytyc Corp's ThinPrep Processor. Must (a) break up blood, mucus and non-diagnostic debris; (b) mix the cell sample; (c) collect diagnostic cells, monitoring cellular concentration (d) automatically place a 20mm diameter circular thin layer of cells and (e) fix the slide. Training on instrument offered must also be provided. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for emerging small business. SIC code 3826, size standard 500. A commercial solicitation packet will be available o/a August 8, 1997. It may be obtained by faxing a request to (303) 393-2860. Requests must be on company letterhead, with company name, address, phone and fax numbers, and a contact name listed. No telephone calls please. (0212)

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