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A -- ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS FOR PATHOGENS SOL BAA97-24 DUE 091197 POC Stephen S. Morse, Ph.D., fax:(803) 974-5445; POC for contractual matters is Mr. Tom Baranoski, fax -- (803) 974-5445 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), DARPA BAA 97-24: ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS FOR PATHOGENS. POC for technical matters is Stephen S. Morse, Ph.D., fax: (803) 974-5445; e-mail: BAA9724T@niseeast.nosc.mil. POC for contractual matters is Mr. Tom Baranoski at; fax -- (803) 974-5445; e-mail -- BAA9724C@niseeast.nosc.mil. The purpose of this modification to BAA 97-24 is to amend Section 1, page 5 to read as follows:PROPOSAL: The objective of a successful proposal is a feasibility demonstration of the technology proposed for development. Proposers must describe in detail the technical and scientific basis of the diagnostic methodology or instrument under development (Phase 1) and the details of the technology demonstration using clinically relevant sample types or suitable animal models (Phase 2). All programs must culminate in a significant end-point demonstration of solutions to crucial problems within the initial period of support. (0114)

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