U.S. ARMY CONSTR ENGRG RES LAB, ATTN: CONTRACTS OFFICE, P.O. BOX 9005, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9005

A -- CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITY COLONIZING AN ANAEROBIC FLUIDIZED-BED BIOREACTOR TREATING TNT USING MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES. SOL DACA88-99-Q-0016 DUE 112598 POC Purchasing Agent Diane Biggs 217/352-6511 7575 Contracting Officer Patricia Davis 217/352-6511 7586 (Site Code DACA88) USACERL requires the characterization of microbial ecology of the anaerobic fluidized-bed bioreactors and assignment of functions and roles to the members of the microbial community, including but not limited to identifying the explosive degrading microorganisms. Period of service will be no later than 31 December 1999. Requests for Quotation (RFQ) No. DACA88-99-Q-0016 will be issued on or about 13 November 1998 with a closing date of 25 November 1998. This request for services is 100% set-aside for Small Business (SIC code 8731), and will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order. Requests for copies of this RFQ shall be made in writing addressed to: USACERL, Attn: Contracts Office, PO Box 9005, Champaign, Illinois 61868-9005. Requests for this RFQ may be submitted via facsimile at (217) 373-6773. No telephone requests will be accepted. Posted 10/28/98 (I-SN266254). (0301)

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