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66 -- DNA MASS ARRAY ANALYTICAL SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ90133-NR DUE 072999 POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent & Todd Cole, Contracting Officer The Laboratory of Population Genetic (LPG), National Cancer Institute (NCI) plans to procure a DNA Mass Array Analytical System from Sequenom Inc, 11555 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, California 92121. The system shall provide a high-speed array mass spectrometer for separation, detection, and characterization of the analyte molecules from a miniaturized array; a dispenser for nanoliter sample transfer; a workstation for data management and interpretation; and magnetic lifters. Specifically, the system shall include and provide for the following: 1) High throughput analysis (at least 1000 samples per hour); 2) precise x/y-positioning; 3) low maintenance components that provide spectra acquisition rate of 10hz; maximum sensitivity and accuracy; 4) 125 cm linear time-of-flight (TOF) analyzer with gated detector; 5) 2 GHz or greater digitizer for fast, high-accuracy data acquisition; 6) post processing software that enables parallel real time data analysis; and 7) logic feedback control system for automated tuning of acquisitions parameters. Sequenom is the only source known to the NCI researcher that can provide a high speed array mass spectrometer system for separation, detection, and characterization of the analyte molecules using a miniaturized array and a dispenser for nanoliter transfers, and including the other features as noted in the above requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The capability statement and any other information must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can fully meet the requirement described above. Capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 3:00 p.m. EST, on July 29, 1999. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent on (301) 402-4509. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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. No collect calls will be accepted. Posted 07/13/99 (W-SN353295). (0194)

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