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68 -- RACEMIC DISPARLURE SOL IFB SE-97-31 DUE 021297 POC Nancy H. Meadows, (704) 257-4297, FAX (704) 257-4876; Contracting Officer, Jan Walthall, (704) 257-4293. Synthesize and supply racemic disparlure (cis-7, 8-epoxy-2-methyloctadecane) which will be used with an appropriate controlled-release carrier to disrupt mating in low density populations of gypsy moth. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy H. Meadows at the address shown in block 7. (0003)

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