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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL NHLBI-PS-98-190 DUE 121397 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intend to negotiate e on a noncompetitive basis with Mr. Neil Nosworthy, 4710 Bethesda Ave. #809, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, to study interactions between the NK-2 Homeodomain Protein and other proteins. The study shall be conducting in accordance with the statement of work. The period of performance is (12) months from the date of award. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8731, Size Standard 500 employees. This is a small business set as ide. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement, referenc ing synopsis number NHLBI-PS-98-190 may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and BLOOD Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD. 20892-7902, Attention: Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. (0330)

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