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 -- UV-STAR AND PUMP SOL NIH-NIDDK-98-385 DUE 091798 POC Desiree Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase an UV-Star and pump from Lambda Physik Inc., 3201 West Commercial Blvd, FT Lauderdale, Fl 33309. The Institute intends to purchase this equipment by other than full and open competition from Lambda Physik Inc under the authority of FAR 6.302. To the best of the Government's knowledge, they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment. Vendors may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this equipment or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However all responses received before closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible small business and 8(a) sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be in within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold up to $100,000. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-98-385 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. The anticipated award date is September 18, 1998. Quotations must be submitted in writing along with the company name, address, telephone number and fax number to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) The Natcher Building, Room 6AN32, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600 Bethesda, MD 20892-6600 Attention: Desiree Kelly. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239493). (0232)

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