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66 -- LC BENCHTOP TRIPLE STAGE QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETER SOL RFQ 664-112-98:VM DUE 091698 POC Valerie A. Moody, (619) 552-8585 ext. 2872, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 The Network Business Center, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Micromass, Inc. for a LC Benchtop Triple Stage Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer. The Mass Spectrometer system must include a mass analyzer, detectors, data system and ion source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilitiy to respond to this requirement. This is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Solicitation Issue Date: 9/1/98; Quotes due 9//16/98 by 3:00 p.m. A copy of the solicitation may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer or faxing a written request to (619) 642-6293. All quotes must be sent to 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242239). (0238)

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