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66 -- DNA ANALYSIS MACHINE SOL R9Z-98-09-LAB DUE 020398 POC For questions contact Dennis Drangstveit at 715-362-1177 Commercial Item Purchase (FAR Part 12). Purchase of a DNA analysis machine possessing the following salient characteristics: Laser fluorescence detection using at least 2 different flourencent dye colors; more than 30 DNA sequences and 60 genotypes for number of samples/gel runs; less than 7 hour DNA sequencing and 3 hour geno typing for gel run-time; more than 600 bp DNA sequence read length; Ability to re-use gel for multiple runs. Request "off-the-shelf" software for genotyping analysis of florescent marker results. Evaluation criteria will be past performance, capabilities of product and price. Solicitation provisions and contract clauses applicable, are in accordance with Section 8002 of Public Law 103-355 (41 U.S.C. 264) 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4. Send proposals to: USDA Forest Service, Lake States Contracting, 3654 Nursery Road, Rhinelander, WI 54501, by close of business February 3, 1998. (0009)

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