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

67 -- HIGH RESOLUTION, DIGITAL, CCD CAMERA FOR MICROSCOPY SOL RFQ 99-427 DUE 031199 POC Bryan Salas The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase 1) a High Resolution cooled, digital, Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) camera specifically optimized for microscopy, 2) controlling software (Macintosh format), 3) shutter, and 4) accessories. All of which must be compatible for mounting on and use with a Nikon E800 microscope. The detailed technical specifications will be provided in the Request for Quote package. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. All responses shall be within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Commercial purchases up to $5 million. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-99-427 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due (10) ten days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is March 12, 1999. Requests for copiesof the RFQ must be submitted in writing and may be FAXED to (301)480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Building 45, Room 6AN32, 45 Center Drive, MSC 6600, Bethesda, MD 20892-6600, Attention: Bryan Salas. FAX quotations must contain the company name, address, telephone number and FAX number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 02/10/99 (W-SN297178). (0041)

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