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65 -- MICROARRAY SCANNER SOL MKQPM00001 DUE 110199 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 NIEHS is negotiating with Axon Instruments Inc. in Foster City, CA to purchase 1 each GENEPIX 4000 scanner-integrated microarray and analysis software, as a sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1). The justification for this determination is based on that this scanner has 10um resolution, file output and file sizes are compatible with existing software, the scan time is only 20 minutes and the high intensity laser allows detection of low signals. 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. SIC 3841/Size 500 employees. See Note 22.***** Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391280). (0286)

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