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66 -- SEMI-AUTOMATIC COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING BACTERIA AND YEAST SOL 95CV-FG-580-99 DUE 071999 POC Fred Gifford 510-559-6017 fax 6023 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: NA, giffordf@ars.usda.gov. The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Albany, CA. has a requirement for a Biolog Station for rapid identification of bacteria and yeast. The station is a semi-automatic computerized system for identifying bacteria and yeast from nature. We intend to isolate a large numbers of novel strains for identification. This technology is based on the utilization of carbon sources for identification. The system also contains a large database to produce dendrogams. The instrument under consideration utilizes a patented carbon-source utilization technology which saves researchers time when compared to fermentation of sugar systems. A solicitation is not available for this notice. Interested firms are encouraged to submit proposals containing descriptive literature of their products to the mailing address shown in this notice. This procurement is set aside for small business concerns. See numbered Note 22.***** Posted 06/16/99 (W-SN343460). (0167)

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