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66 -- UPGRADE PACKAGE FOR PIXCELL SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ-00055-NV DUE 031300 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent (301) 402-4509, Gail Zois, Contracting Officer (301) 402-4509 The National Cancer Institute, Division of Clinical Sciences intends to procure an upgrade package for its Pixcell Laser Microdissection System (LCMS) from Arcturus Engineering, Inc., 2630 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The upgrade is for an existing Arcturus Pixcell System. The unique features of the upgrade are: 1) precise single cell transfers; 2) easy interactions of a large group of cells with continuous laser fire mode; 3) Microprocessor controlled electronics for accurate laser parameter control; and 4) Imaging, merging, translation, and rotation. Improved functions as a result of the proposed upgrade will be: 1) variable transfer sizes (<7.5 um, 15 um, 30 um); 2) Improved vacuum chuck for slide hold- down and reduced sample cross-contamination; 3) Improved capping station; and 4) Reduced lab bench footprint. Since the current LCM was purchased from the above source, it is the only known source that can provide the aforementioned upgrades to NCI's current system to make it a Pixcell II.This is not a solicitation for quotes. However, if any interested party believes it can meet he above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI researcher to determine if the upgrade is comparable relative to the requirements and specifications described herein, including compatibility of the existing LCM. Capability statements must be received in the Contracting Office by 1:00 PM EST (local Washington, D.C. time) on March 13, 2000. If you have any questions contact Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent on (301)402-4509. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 02/22/00 (W-SN427376). (0053)

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