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66 -- TOPCON OPERATION MICROSCOPE OM610 AND ZERO ANGLE ASSISTANT SCOPE OR EQUIVALENT SOL NIH-NIDDK-00-551 DUE 051700 POC Desiee Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase Topcon Operation Microscope OM610 and Zero Angle Assistant Scope w/incline bino or equivalent. This microscope is for surgery that requires technical expertise and the use of a proper operating microscope. It must have 1.7 degree illumination: state of the-art design provides brilliant illumination at an angle of 1.7 degrees, guaranteeing excellent red reflex quality and volume; anterior capsulotomy is made extremely easy. Fine Resolution & Wide Depth of field: Sophisticated optics generated with the latest in computer-aided design give the OMS-610 extraordinary fine resolution and an exceptional depth of field; this optical system gets the physician through procedures with less refocusing than ever before. The Institute intends to obtain this scientific equipment by full and open competition. The Standard Classification Code is 3821 and the business size standard is 500. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Purchases up $ 100,000. It is the intent of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to purchase the required scientific equipment specified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Vendors capable of furnishing the Government this equipment should request a copy of the Request for Quote form from the above contact. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-00-551 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is May 19, 2000. Request for copies must be in writing and may be FAX to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 6705 Rockledge Drive, Room 8048, Bethesda, MD 20817 Attention: Desiree Kelly FAX quotations must contain offerors signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 04/20/00 (W-SN447209). (0111)

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