DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, BLDG 4118 SUSQUEHANNA BLVD, APG MD 21005-5001

J -- UPGRADE OF FLOW CYTOMETER SOL DAAD05-98-R-0512 DUE 121597 POC Contract Specialist Deborah C. Griffin 410-278-0863 (Site Code DAAD05) The U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground has a requirement for an Upgrade to existing Miniature Flow Cytometer, 8 each, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Model 460- 0100 to Model 460-9100-US configuration and related equipment. Negotiations are being conducted solely with Bio-Rad Laboratories, 4000 Alfred Noble Drive, Hercules, California 94547. Bio-Rad Laboratories is the manufacturer of the existing Miniature Flow Cytometers and holds the proprietary rights to the software required for the upgrades. No telephone requests will be accepted, only written, facsimile or email requests for this solicitation will be accepted faxed to (410) 278-0904, or emailed to: steaprm @ apg-emh1.apg.army.mil. Written requests may be sent to: Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Bid Clerk (STEAP-PR-M, Building 4118, Susquehana Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001. Supplies are Available From Only One Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. (0321)

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