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66 -- GENEPIX 4000 SCANNER SOL DL00035 DUE 112299 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 Axon Instruments, 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 Genepix 4000 Scanner with integrated microarray and analysis software and pentium computer. At a minimum scanner must be capable of simultaneous imaging of Cy3 and Cy5 fluors in high speed/high throughput fashion with ability to perform line averaging, high sensitivity of 0.1 fluor/square micron with low signal to noise ratio, dynamic PMT adjustment of both channels and a small bench footprint (approx 12"wide x 18"deep x 8" high). 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 Axon Instruments. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1.***** Posted 11/05/99 (W-SN398651). (0309)

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