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65 -- VARIANT HPLC SYSTEM SOL 263-97-q-lw-0480 DUE 011498 POC Gail Akinbinu 301-496-3704 fax 301-402-2143/301-496-7007 the nih intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis,for the purchase of a variant automated hplc system which includes 270-0001: variant w/autodiluter, 270-0172:270-0160 barcode wand, 270-0172 barcode wand holder and tow additional years of service. this system is able to perform the following tests: glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin electorphoresis, fetal hemoglobin, hemoglobin A2. this is the only system on the market that measures the hemoglobin directly simply by and buffer However, any vendor wishing to submit an offer should contact Purchasing Agent, Gail Akinbinu on 301-496-3704 at the above address. All bids must be received by close of business 1/14/98. (0009)

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