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65 -- LIQUID HANDLER SOL MKI00297 DUE 071700 POC Contact Point, Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Gilson Inc. of Middleton WI, pursant to 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the purchase of 2 each Solid Phase Extraction 8 Probe 215 Liquid Handlers with pump, syringes, transfer tubing, racks, software and cables. 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 tothe Government, an order will be placed with Gilson Inc.. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500 employees. See Note 1.***** Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN469125). (0179)

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