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 -- DNA FRAGMENT ANALYSIS SYSTEM SOL NIH-NIDDK-99-437 DUE 032499 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 to purchase two (2) DNA Fragment Analysis System. This equipment will be used in both the Chromosome 1 and Chromosome 11 positional cloning projects for diabetes and obesity genes. specify technical requirements will be released in the Request for Quote. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Commercial Purchases up to $ 5 million. It is the intent of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to 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-NIDDK-99-437 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award is March 26, 1999. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing any 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, fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated by an authorized company representative. Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302447). (0056)

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