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

66 -- MAXUM IMAGING MICROSCOPE WITH MACRO SAMPLING COMPARTMENT, INSTALLED, NO-DETECTOR AND ACCESSORIES SOL NIH-NIDDK-99-448 DUE 051299 POC Desiree Kelly, 301-594-7731 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase a Maxum Imaging Microscope with Macro Sampling Compartment, Installed, no-detector and accessories. The Institute intends to obtain this scientific equipment by other than full and open competition from Spectra-Tech Inc., 2 Research Drive, P.O. Box 869, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3821, and the business size standard is 500. To the best of the Government knowledge they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment. Interested vendors may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDk-99-448 will available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is May 13, 199. Request for copies must be in writing and may be FAX to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Room: 6AN32, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600 Bethesda, MD 20892 Attention: Desiree Kelly FAX quotations must contain offerors signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320857). (0105)

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