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B -- METALS TOXICOLOGY EXPERT SERVICES!! SOL MKQXQ80093!! DUE 060698 POC Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388!! National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is negotiating with Dr. Robert A. Goyer, to provide technical support and subsequent reports as a metal toxicology expert, as sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1). The justification for this determination is based upon on going and repetitive studies that would be disrupted if the individuals were changed at this time. The period of performance is from August 1, 1998 through July 31, 1999. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a Written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Mary Kimble at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements.. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Dr. Robert Goyer. There is no solicitation package. SICCode/Size is 8999/$5.0M This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1. (0141)

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