The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to award a commercial sole source purchase order to Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc., Freemont, 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. The procurement is for #A200-0010 ProteinChip AutoLoader, 1 each. This is to upgrade existing SELDI ProteinChip Mass Spectrometer manufactured by Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. This upgrade must be completely compatible with existing equipment. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 10 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 10 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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