The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc., Fremont, CA 94555, 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 the purchase of the following: 1) Z300-0002 Biomek 2000 with ProteinChip Biomarker System integration package, 1 each; and 2) C503-0006 Bioprocessor (96 well plate format), 4 each. This system will be used to process biological samples for biomarker research using existing Seldi Mass Spectrometer. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of date of 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 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Dee Lunney via email [email protected].*****

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