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66 -- INTEGRATED MODULAR WORKSTATION-BIOROBOT SOL 99-4431-021 DUE 092399 POC Point of Contact -- Ms. Terry A. Krutz, 601/686-5361, Contract Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to procure a Qiagen BioRobot 9600 integrated Modular Workstation or an equal product. The specifications as a minimum are: 9600 BioRobot system and software, high speed pipetting system, tip changing systems, small and large time adapter sets, BioRobot paging system, installation, documentation, training, warranty, worktable that has user-custom-designed applications, integrated sha re-suspends bacterial pellets and mixes liquids in either tubes or 96-well plates. Offerors offering "equals" should submit descriptive literature for evaluation. An IFB will be issued on or about September 15, 1999. All requests for bid package must be submitted in writing, faxed to (66s) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: KRUTZ@ARS.USDA.GOV. No calls will be accepted. (AC0826033-07) Posted 08/27/99 (I-SN373203). (0239)

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