National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Acquisition Management Branch, Natcher Building, 45 Center Dr., MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600

66 -- FLUOROSKAN ASCENT FL W/INCUBATOR AND FIRST DISPENSER, EXCITATION OPTICAL FILTER 355NM AND EMISSION OPTICAL FILTER 460NM SOL RFQ-98-366 DUE 072798 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 an Fluoroskan Ascent FL W/Incubator and First Dispenser, Excitation Optical Filter 355NM, and Emission Optical Filter 460NM from LAB Systems,8 East Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038. The Institute intends to purchase this equipment by other than full and open competition from Lab Systems. To the best of the Governments knowledge they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment. The detailed technical specifications will be attached to the Request for Quote package. Interested vendors may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-98-366 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 July 29, 1998. Request for copies of the RFQ must in writing along with the vendor name, address, telephone number and fax number and sent to the National Institutes 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. Posted 07/02/98. (0183)

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