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66 -- RAMAN SPECTROMETERS SOL NIH-NIDDK-98-359 DUE 070698 POC Katrina Gross, Contracting Officer The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase two Raman spectrometers with accessories. The Standard Industrial Code is 3821, and the business size standard is 500. NIDDK mandatory technical specifications will be released in the Request for Quote (RFQ) package in full detail. All responsible sources may submit a quotation within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Commercial Purchases up to $5 million. It is anticipated that RFQ NIH-NIDDK-98-359 will be available fifteen (15) days after publication of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is July 13, 1998. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600, Attention: Katrina Gross. Fax quotations must contain offerors name, address, telephone number and fax number. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. (0160)

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