National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitions Management Branch, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401 Research Commons, P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

66 -- GENESIS LOGISTIC WORKSTATION SOL DLR00305 DUE 090800 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 Tecan, Research Triangle Park, NC, 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 10-304 Genesis Logistic Workstation 100/4 Robotic Sample Processor with four independent pipetting tips and miscellaneous supplies. System allows user programmable functions for DNA isolation and dilution. DNA isolated must be high molecular weight (>30 kb) and high purity as it is used for novel-lab specific DNA damage assay based on quantitative long PCR. Four sample programmable arm allows complete operation from DNA extraction, isolation and dilution. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 3 days of this notice 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 within 3 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Tecan. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1.***** Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490440). (0238)

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