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66 -- 96C LANES DNA SEQUENCHER UPGRADE KIT SOL IFB-37-91H2-98 POC Jo Ann Callahan, Contract Specialist, 510/559-6022, FAX 510/559-6023 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California has a requirement for a 96C LANES DNA SEQUENCHER Upgrade Kit includes; 377-96 instrument user manual update instructional video, Training Instruments Boot ROM; two complete sets of 36cm Step Plates; two,4mm 96 well Sharkstooth Combs 377-96 Data collection Software, Additional XL Components, XL Manual, Memory Upgrade and other instrument components required to upgrade to XL status. The Government intends to negotiate with the only known responsible source, which is PE Biosystems, 850 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, California. Interested firms that feel they can meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit descriptive or technical literature sufficient to determine that their instrument will conform to the Government's request. This information must be received by close of business on July 20, 1998, at the address shown in this notice. See Numbered Note 22.***** Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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