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66 -- LAB EQUIPMENT SOL 268551-00-98 DUE 080398 POC Trudy Dartouzos, Contract Specialist, ph: 301-827-7165, fax: 301/827-7103 The Food and Drug Administration [FDA], Center for Biologics, Evaluation and Research [CBER] intends to award a purchase order for a Asymmetrical FFF System which includes the following: Separation principle -- Separation in an asymmetrical Flow FFF channel, range of separation and resolution is adjusted by adapting the cross flow and channel flow rates; Accessible range -- sizes ranging from 2 um to 50 um; Experimental conditions: Solvents of pH 1 to 14, injected masses of 50 to 100 ug; Configuration -- Asymmetrical Flow FFF channel, computer controllable outlet value for regulating cross flow rate, magnetic values for switching between clutron, relaxation and flush mode, interface with 2-channel 24-Bit A/D board and controls of all valves, Rheodyne 7725 injection valve, Isocratic Pump that can be controlled by analog signal, Knauer MicroStar K100 pump for sample injection, Shodex degasser, metal template for cutting membranes; Software -- control and data acquisition module: All necessaryparameters are stored and saved in method files. Time programming of cross flow and channel flow rates possible, sample injection starts begin of run, autosampler sequences are supported; Support -- installation and training on customer site for 2 days, one year telephone and Fax support. See Note #1. Written quotations are due by 2:00 p.m., 8/3/98. Posted 07/14/98 (W-SN222777). (0195)

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