National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Acquisition Management Branch, Natcher Building, 45 Center Dr., MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600

66 -- CRYOPROBE ACCESSORY FOR AN AVANCE 500 NMR SPECTROMETER SOL NIH-NIDDK-00-568 DUE 081700 POC Patricia Haun, Purchasing Agent, 301-594-8855 The National institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase a CryoProbe accessory for an AVANCE 500 NMR Spectrometer from Bruker Instruments Incorporated, Manning Park, 44 Manning Road, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821-3991. The specifications shall be included in the following systems: 1) CryoProbe ultra-high sensitivity NMR probe includes: Triple Resonance Inverse Detection 500 MHz CryoProbe for 1H observation with 15N and 13C decoupling (5 mm sample diameter), 2H lock channel, Z-gradient coil for use with GRASP III accessory, and standard CryoCoupler ; 2) Closed-loop CryoPlatform cooling system: Cooling CryoProbe(s), including helium refrigeration unit, vacuum dewar, control module, standard CryoCoupler for connecting to the CryoProbe family of ultra-high sensitivity probes. Exchange of Pre-amplifier stack for CryoProbe -compatible HPPR, including preamps for 1H/2H/13C/15N/XBB, CryoProbe Filters, and Cables. Annual maintenance required to keep CryoPlatform operational. This includes, replacement of consumable parts in the CryoCooling Unit and Helium Compressor. Two days labor to prepare magnet (includes rigging). The CryoProbe cannot be installed on a magnet in a pit. The Cryoprobe must be compatible with the existing DMX500 Bruker spectrometer. The Institute intends to purchase this equipment by other than full and open competition from Bruker Instruments, Incorporated. To the best of the Governments knowledge they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment. Interested vendors may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is for the purchase of commercial equipment within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of up to $5 million dollars. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-00-568 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days (10) after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is August 17, 2000. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAXED to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 6705 Rockledge Drive, Building One, Room 8048, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-7973 Attention: Patricia Haun. FAX quotations must contain offerors names, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 07/18/00 (W-SN475866). (0200)

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