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66 -- AKTA FPLC CHROMOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM SOL DLR00062 DUE 010600 POC Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, Inc., pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for a Pharmacia AKTA-FPLC Chromotography System, PV-908 Valve, Superose 6 hr 10/20 and Service Agreement. This system is a state of the art high pressure protein chromatography work station for the purification of proteins. The system is required to have an in line UV/Vis detection and in line conductivity measurements. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received an order will be placed with Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, Inc. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.***** Posted 12/22/99 (W-SN411000). (0356)

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