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68 -- 96 PLASMID TEMPLATE PREP COMBO SOL MKM00170 DUE 071200 POC Contact Point, Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is negotiating with Genetix as a sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. ( c) (1) for 96 Plasmid Template Prep Combo. The justification for this determination is based upon it is the only kit of its kind that can be integrated into the existing lab infrastructure. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 5 days of this notice to Mary Kimble at the above address for consideration by the agency. Responses 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 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Life Technologies. The SIC Code/Size is 2836/500 employees. See Note 22.***** Posted 06/22/00 (W-SN467691). (0174)

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