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

J -- 1 YR MAINTENANCE ON RIGAKU/USA, INC. X-RAY GENERATOR SYSTEMS & HEAT EXCHANGERS SOL RFQ 99-443 DUE 041999 POC Bryan Salas, Purchasing Agent The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase a One-Year Service Agreement for Rigaku/USA, Inc. X-ray Diffraction Systems including 3 (three) X-ray Generator Systems and 3 (three) Heat Exchangers. This system is used primarily for collection of data on protein and enzyme structures. 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. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-99-443 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 April 21, 1999. Requests for copies of 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 03/22/99 (W-SN311239). (0081)

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