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88 -- PURCHASE OF TRANSGENIC MICE AND RATS SOL MKQXR80056 DUE 122198 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is negotiating with Stratagene, La Jolla, CA to procure transgenic mice and rats of various sex, age and/or weights as a sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) for ongoing research and continuity of experimental research projects. The justification for this determination is based upon on-going and repetitive studies that would be disrupted if companies were changed at this time. The period of performance is from November 1, 1998 through October 31, 1999. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 5 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 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Stratagene. The SIC Code/Size is 0279/$0.5M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1.***** Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257745). (0274)

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