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66 -- ZEISS AXIOSKOP FS MICROSCOPE SYSTEM SOL 263-96-Q(LQ)-0439 DUE 062896 POC Deborah Britton, Contract Specialist, (301) 402-3068. The National Institutes of Health intends to issue a purchase order, on a sole source basis, for the purchase of (1) Zeiss Axioskop FS Microscope and (1) Hamamatsu Extended IR Newvicon Camera System with accessories. The source itself is specified equipment components of a completely integrated setup to perform high-resolution infrared (IR), differential interference contrast (DIC), video microscopy, in combination with fluorescence imaging, on living mammalian brain tissue in vitro. Therefore, it is anticipated that the only source capable of meeting this requirement is Carl Zeiss Inc. However, any vendor wishing to submit an offer should contact Deborah Britton, Contract Specialist, (301) 496-3704 at the above address. All bids must be received by close of business 6/28/96. (0156)

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