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87 -- NIH31 RODENT DIET, STANDARD AND VITAMIN FORTIFIED SOL R-3099-00-8 DUE 022398 POC Barbara J. Arnold, Contract Specialist, (870)543-7483/Priscella T. Sullivan, Contracting Officer, (870)543-7271 NIH-31 Standard and Fortified Rodent Chow, with maximum limitations on microbiology, chemistry, and form/shape of diet, as listed within NCTR's Specifications. Studies in which diet is the critical and controlling factor have received NIH-31 feed from their initiation. Parameters of feed quantity for restricted animals were established using NIH-31 feed supplied by Purina Mills, Inc., and a change may result in jeopardizing the scientific integrity of the studies. A sample of standard diet is required with Request for Quotation. This is a 100% set-aside for small business, firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery requirement. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is schedule to be released on or about January 27, 1998. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. See Numbered Note(s) 22 and 23. (0009)

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