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 -- PROTEIN LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES SOL NIH-NIDDK-99-485 DUE 092799 POC Patricia Haun, Purchasing Agent, 301-594-8855 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase a Protein Liquid Chromatography System and accessories as described in the RFQ package. This equipment is needed for the high-quality and high-speed purification of proteins at large scale to analyze their structures by x-ray crystallography. The system must have the following characteristics: 1) Dual pump system and dynamic mixing for high accuracy and precision formation of shallow gradients; 2) A wide range of precisely delivered flow rates, reaching 20ml/minute; 3) Automated injection valve with three positions and automated reverse flow capability; 4) Ultraviolet detector with selectable wavelength monitoring and a wide signal output range; 5) Flow through conductivity monitor. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Purchases up to $100,000. It is the intent of NIDDKto purchase the required scientific equipment specified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Vendors capable of furnishing the government this equipment should request a copy of the Request for Quote form from the above contact. It is anticipated that Request for Quote (RFQ) NIH-DDK-99-485 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten days (10) after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is September 27,1999. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be FAXED 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: Patricia Haun. 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 09/01/99 (W-SN375469). (0244)

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