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 -- AUTOMATED PROTEIN PURIFICATION SYSTEM (FPLC) AND ACCESSIORES SOL NIH-NIDDK-99-476 DUE 090799 POC Desiree Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase Automated protein purification system (FPLC), with the ability operate at 10ml/min and 3,500 psi, and with an upgrade option to 40 ml/min at 1,000 psi and accessiores. Mandatory technical requirements will be included in the Request for Quote. The Institute intends to obtain this Scientific equipment by other than full and open competition. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3821 and the business size standard is 500. 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 announcmentwill 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 discretio of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determing whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-99-476 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is September 9, 1999. 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 08/12/99 (W-SN367240). (0224)

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