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66 -- SELDI TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PARTNERSHIP (STAP) PROGRAM SOL RFQ605-013-99 DUE 122198 POC Sara Trudeau The Network Business Center, VAMC Long Beach, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cephergen Biosystems, Inc. for the purchase of one each SELDI Technology Access Partnership (STAP) Program for the VAMC, Loma Linda. A justification for other than full and open competition is prepared to support this acquisition. Procurement consists of SELDI Protein Biology System, Protein Chip Reader and SELDI Protocol Assistant Software. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this proposal. This is not a request for competitive proposals. All requests for this proposal must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer, Attn: Gerald Johnson. See numbered Note 22. Issue: O/A 09-01-98. Request for Proposals due: O/A 12-21-98. Posted 11/17/98 (W-SN272161). (0321)

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