National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Acquisition Management Branch, Natcher Building, 45 Center Dr., MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600

66 -- MAXI-MISER CAGING SYSTEM SOL NIH-NIDDK-00-527 DUE 020700 POC Patricia Haun, Purchasing Agent, 301-594-8855 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase one (1) Thoren Caging (or equivalent) Maxi-Miser Caging System (Stainless Steel) to house 140 Small Mouse II Cages (Rack Dimension: 28"W x 68"L x 91"H) and 140 Cage Sets. The following features shall be included in the caging system: 1) High heat polycarbonate cages; 2) Stainless steel wire bar cage covers with feeder; 3) Polycarbonate filter covers; 4) The Edstrom stainless steel, reverse S automatic watering system with A-160 bedding resistant valves; 5) Stainless steel vertical cardholders; 6) HEPA Filter/Blower; 7) High heat polycarbonate cage with stainless steel grommet; 8) Stainless steel wire bar cage cover with feeder and filter cover. All responsible 8(a) and Small Businesses that are capable of furnishing the Government with the caging system described above may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-00-527 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days (10) after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is February 7, 2000. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAXED to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 6705 Rockledge Drive, Building One, Room 8048, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-7973 Attention: Patricia Haun. FAX quotations must contain offerors names, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 01/10/00 (W-SN414402). (0010)

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