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

66 -- PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS SYSTEM SOL RFQ-97-289 DUE 090297 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 laboratory equipment from PerSeptive Biosystems, Inc. The institute intends to purchase this equipment by other than full and open competition from PerSeptive Biosystems, Inc. who is the recommended sole source vendor.Product Features include FMOC-continuous flow instrument, a for a two columns systems operating simultaneously and with the independent control, independent reagent delivery, and amino acid vial compartments other features to be spedified in full in the RFQ package. The Peptide synthesis with integrated software and conductivity feedback monitoring systems will be used in making peptides which are composed of amino acids that are the building blocks of all proteins. NIDDK requires the following specifications, dimensions 96.5 cm H x 114.6 cm W x 56.5 cm D (38"H x 45 1/8" W x22 1/4"D), Weight 77kg (170 lbs); w/o Multiple Peptide Synthesis Accessories, Monitoring UV @ 365 nm +10nM (filter selectable), Reagent Control Electronic, solenoid activated zero dead volume, inert materials, Reagent Ports 2 x 4000ml Amber Glass; expandable to 25 L capacity with external reservior, 4 x 500 ml Amber Glass, 2 x 1000 ml Amber Glass . All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which timely received, shall be in within the Simplified Acquisition Thereshold $ 100,000. It is anticapated that Request For Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-97-289 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is September 10, 1997. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAX 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. (0227)

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