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66 -- FACS VANTAGE/SE OPTION PROCUREMENT DUE 082498 POC Daniel Agrimson 612-725-2178 See Note 22. VAMC Minneapolis, MN intends on awarding a sole source contract to Becton Dickinson for open market accessories to accompany our GSA purchase of the FACS Vantage/SE system. Items include Spectra Physics Helium-Neon Laser, Third Laser Mount Option, Pulse Processor Option, Fluorescence Detector Options 1 & 2, Attractors Software, CellQuest, and Paint-A-Gate Software. Becton Dickinson is manufacturer and sole source for FACS Vantage. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms must submit a capability statement and all pertinent information indentifying their capability to supply the required products. This information will be considered only if clear and convincing documentation, including technical and pricing information is received by this office within 15 days after publication of this notice. No solicitation document is available. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Fax number 612-725-2072. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233769). (0218)

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