The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has a requirement to procure a ATKA Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) with FRAC 920 system for the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology for Preparative and Analytical Protein Purification to support crystallographic projects in the laboratory. Currently the laboratory has an existing system but due to the over utilization of the system the laboratory is seeking an additional system to support all of our protein purification requirements. The system should be compatible with the existing system and specifications shall include: 1) Model P-920 system pump; 2) Mixer for precision gradient formation; 3) Injection valve; 4) Wide range of optional filters for detection of proteins and peptides; 5) Collector for collecting 175 fractions in 12mm tubes up to 95 fractions in 18mm tubes; 6) UNICORN software package system. A statement of work will be attached to the Request for Quote (RFQ) package. Responsible vendors that are capable of providing NICHD with the services described above may request a copy of the RFQ in writing or by FAX to 301-480-4226 to the Contracting Officer prior to the closing date of this notice. It is anticipated that RFQ NIH-NIDDK-06-611 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is December 16, 2005. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 779, Bethesda, Maryland 20817, Attention: Mr. Dana Harris. Fax quotations must contain offerors names, address, telephone number, and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. This order is not a Small Business Set-Aside.

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