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65 -- MICRODISPENSERS SOL MKQPM90146 DUE 082199 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 NIEHS is negotiating with Robbins Scientific Corp. in Sunnyvale CA, to purchase 1 ea Hydra-96 microdispenser, 580 ul syringes and 3 ea Hydra-96 microdispensers, 290 ul syringes; as a sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1). The justification for this determination is based on compatibility with existing equipment. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Mary Kimble at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government. SEC 3841/Size 500 employees. See Note 1.***** Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363814). (0217)

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