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65 -- LIQUID HANDLING STATION AND WASH STATION SOL MKM00174 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 Robbins Scientific Corp. in Sunnyvale CA, to purchase 1 each Tango Liquid Handling Station and 1 each Tango Wash Station, pursant to 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. The justification for this determination is based on compatibility with existing equipment. 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 ismore advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Robbins Scientific Corp. The SIC Code/Size is 3841/500 employees. See Note 1.***** Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN469118). (0179)

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