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66 -- FLUOROSKAN ASCENT SOL DL90560 DUE 092999 POC Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Labsystems, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the purchase of Fluroskan Ascent FL W/Incubator and First Dispenser and Optical Filters. Items are component parts to existing laboratory equipment. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability to Dee Lunney 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 an order will be placed with Labsystems. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1.***** Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380602). (0258)

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