National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Acquisition Management Branch, Natcher Building, 45 Center Dr., MSC 6600, Room 6AN32, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6600

B -- SERVICE FOR MOUSE BREEDING AND PHENOTYPIC TESTING SOL NIH-NIDDK-RFQ-98-383 DUE 091798 POC Desiree Kelly, Purchasing Agent 301-594-7731 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to procure a vendor to provide the service for Mouse Breeding and Phenotypic Testing. This service is needed for the purpose of breeding and phenotypic testing of approximately 1000 backcrossed mice. This requirement will be for approximately one year. The detailed specifications will be listed in the Request for Quote (RFQ). All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which timely received, shall be within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It is anticipated that RFQ NIH-NIDDK-98-383 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis, receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is September 21, 1998. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing and may be fax to 301-480-4226. Quotations must be submitted in writing along with the company name, address, telephone number andfax number to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) The Natcher Building, Room 6AN32, 45 Center Drive MSC 6600 Bethesda, MD 20892-6600 Attention: Desiree Kelly FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239804). (0232)

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