STAINLESS STEEL BULK AUTOCLAVE TRUCKS
ID: RFQ-NIAID-24-2229788Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for the procurement of stainless steel bulk autoclave trucks, essential laboratory equipment for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The requirement includes 12 units of a specific brand, with detailed specifications regarding dimensions and features, emphasizing the need for products manufactured in the United States. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via the NIH's electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System by September 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Maliaka Pinkney at maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov or 240-669-5308.

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