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65 -- FACSTATION CPU-FACSCAN UPGRADE SOL 263-97-q-lw-0481 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 facstation cpu-facscan upgrade which will include installation and maintenance from manufacturer becton dickenson under current facscan service contract. As the upgrade is specific for the becton dickenson instrument and is not available from any other source. However, any vendor wishing to submit an offer should cont, Gail Akinbinu on 301-496-3704 at the aboe address. all bids must be received by close of business 011498. (0009)

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