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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALSIS NOT R&D SOL 8-1325 DUE 090198 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855 Lawrence B Frazier B -- The U.S.Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NMFS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Il. for the analyses of 89 blood samples for organochlorine concentrations for bottlenose dolphins collected as part of the Sarasota study . These evaluations will be used as reference materials, tools for correlating contaminant level with health and reproductive status, tools for understanding seasonal variation in circulating levels fo organochlorines and indicators of site differences or exposure pathways in animals. This is a part of a ongoing study of wild dolphins with Chicago Zoological Society. Other offerors that have the ability to provide this type of service are invited to submit, in writing and affirmative response and must be recieved no later than 12 days after the publication of this synopsis. No solicitation documents exist, therefore, a request for such documents will not be considered. (Reference 8-1325) Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240447). (0233)

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