National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Acquisition Management Branch, Natcher Building, 45 Center Dr., MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600

J -- 12 MONTH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE R1249-RAXIS II AND R1446-RAXIS IV X-RAY DETECTORS SOL NIDDK-RFQ-99-409 DUE 010499 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 for maintenance for a 12 month period for the R1249-RAXIS II and R1446-RAXIS IV X-ray detectors scientific equipment. This maintenance agreement will ensure maintenance of the both systems. The Institute intends to obtain a maintenance agreement for this equipment by other than full and open competition from Molecular Structure Corporation, 3200 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77381. To the best of the Governments knowledge they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment, therefore maintenance must be serviced by them because they are the only authorized service provider. Interested vendors may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-99-409 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is January 5,1999. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAX to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Room: 6AN32, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600 Bethesda, MD 20892-6600 Attention: Desiree Kelly FAX quotations must contain offerors name, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 12/03/98 (W-SN276751). (0337)

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