S -- - MICROSATELLITE GENTYPING AND GENDER ANALYSIS OF SPERM WHALE TISSUE SAMPLES Notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Aquatic Farms Ltd. The National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) has in its possession approximately 50 sperm whale tissue samples. SWFSC requires contractor to genotype and perform gender analysis of the tissue samples using ten microsatellite locii and SRY and ZFY/ZFX gene amplification. The SWFSC will furnish all laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for the contractor to complete the project. All samples are at SWFSC's site in La Jolla, CA; it is anticipated that the contractor will be performing all work under the contract in La Jolla. Estimated period of performance is one year. Interested sources responding to this notice must show qualifications and experience in performing gender analyses and genotyping using microsatellite locii and SRY and ZFY/ZFX gene amplification. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.

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