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B -- CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN RECIPIENTS OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE SOL 200-97-0620(p) DUE 051997 POC Barry E. Smith, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6787 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates awarding a contract to perform the epidemiological follow-up of a cohort of 6284 persons treated for growth failure with pituitary-derived human growth hormone (hGH)distributed by the National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP). The primary purpose of this contract is to monitor the magnitude of CJD occurrence among the NHPP hGH recipients by identification of deaths by periodic searches of the National Death Index combined with investigation of these deaths through reviews of medical records, death certificates and brain pathology. Only written requests for copies of the solicitation will be honored and may be faxed to (404) 842-6727 or E-Mailed to BAS4@CDC.GOV. Telephone requests will not be accepted. The date specified for receipt of offers will be approximately 30 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for the RFP must specify the RFP No. 200-97-0620(P). All responsible sources that meet the above requirements may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0092)

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