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66 -- INTREGATED DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM SOL A1677932 DUE 022499 POC Dee Gibson, Contract Administrator, (301) 827-7177 or fax 827-7151 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order on or about February 24, 1999 to Lecia Microsystem Inc. on a sole-source basis to provide DNA-based micro-array sensors for the rapid and high throughout detection of infectious agents in FDA-regulated products. This technology allows for rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple infectious agents on medical devices, foods, some drug components, biological and veterinary products. The workstation for the microfabrication of biosensors includes: 1) Leica DM IRB V S80/SLR 0.6.22.100w, 2) Dust cover for DM IRB, 3) Halogen Bulb 12v 100w, 4) Tube FSA 20/45, 5) Eyepiece L Plan 10x/10 BR.M, 6) Condenser basis for S1 and S23, 7) Condenser S 23/0.63, 8) Set of light rings for condenser S23, 9) Stage plate No. 94, 10) Univers holder frame M, 11) Attachable stage for special fixture NR, 12) N plan 10x/0.25 Phl-/A 5.8, 13) C plan L 40x/0.50 Phl.1./-1.86, 14) Patch Clamp Micromanip Sys. 5173, 15) Color camera composite yc dxc 107a, 16) Power supply, 17) 12 pn cable for Sony dxe 107, 18) Super y-c cable 10 ft., 19) 14" color monitor, and 20) C-mont adapter IX, Delta. Authority for this non-competive acquisition is found at FAR 13.106-2. This notice is not a request for quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Governments requirement no later than the response date. Capability statements must include documentation of an in-depth knowledge and prior experience of this type of work. A determination by the Government not to compete this notice is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. A solicitation document is not available. . Posted 02/08/99 (W-SN296123). (0039)

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