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65 -- ROBOTIC PIPETING SYSTEM SOL MKM00175 DUE 072000 POC Contact Point, Mary Kimble, Contracting Offi The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Hamilton Company, 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 1 each Micro Lab MPH 96 Robotic Pipeting System and Control System. The justification for this determination is 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 is moreadvantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Hamilton Company. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500 employees. See Note 1.***** Posted 06/30/00 (W-SN470649). (0182)

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