National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6100, MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL NHLBI-PS-99-427 DUE 033199 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 It is the intent of The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), to purchase a OpenGene Automated DNA Sequencing System II, manufactured by Visible Genetics Inc. This requirement is Brand Name Only. The OpenGene Automated DNA Sequencing System II, Part Number VG90006, specification's are as follows: Quantity One (1) each to include: (1) Micro Gene Clipper automated DNA Sequencer (2 dyes), Gel Toaster Photo-polymerization Unit, including Fill Fixture and Sure Fill Gun, Gene Objects Framework including Rasecalling, Praginent Analysis and Assay Manager, Micro Cels and SureFill Cartridge. (2) One (1) each, part number VG-20020, Hewlett Packard Vectra Computer Workstation, with the following specifications: Workstation configured with Gene Objects DNA analysis software and Open Step 4.2 operating system, including 1 Open Step user license, system rested for operation on Open Gene System, Intel 333 Mhz, Pentium II processor, 4.3 GB IDE hard disk, 128 MB RAM, 8 MB video card, HQ Ultra VGA 17" colormonitor, Keyboard, mouse, 1.44 floppy drive, 32x CDRom drive, 10/100 intel ethernet card, and US Roboties 56.6 Kbps fax modem. (3) Five (5) each, part number VG41010, MicroCel 50 micron glass cassette. (4) Five (5) each, part number VG40006, 6% Sure Fill Cartridge must include Pre-filled 6% acrylamide SureFill cartridge containing photopolymerising solution. One SureFill cartridge providing sufficient acrylamide to fill 10 MicroCel cassettes and store at 4 degrees C when is not in use. and (5) Handling and shipping charges. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3826, Size Standard 500. There are not set aside restrictions for this requirement. Quotations are due fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or March 31, 1999, whichever is later at 2:00 P.M. E.T. Quotations must include an itemized price, delivery time, prompt payment discount terms, SIC code, Business size, DUNS number, descriptive literature and detailed specifications of the product offered. Quotations will be evaluated on conformance to the government's specifications, quality, price and delivery time. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Rocklede Building #2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-7902, Attention: Ms Cecilia Morales, Fax (301)480-3345. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 03/19/99 (W-SN310450). (0078)

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