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65 -- LASER ARGON 305C SOL MKQPM90177 DUE 091499 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is negotiating with Becton Dickinson Immunocytometry in Los Angeles CA, as a sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) for an Argon Laser 305 C. The justification for this determination is based upon compatibility with existing equipment. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability writing 15 days of this notice to Mary Kimble at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include the 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, an order will be placed with Becton Dickinson Immunocytometry. There is no solicitation package. SIC 3841/Size 500 Employees. ***** Posted 08/24/99 (W-SN371884). (0236)

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