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A -- MICROBIOLOGICAL SCREENING OF RATS, MICE, GUINEA PIGS, AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR MURINE PATHOGENS SOL 273-99-P-0005 DUE 041299 POC Contact James E. Patterson, Contract Specialist, (919)541-2724 NIEHS is interested in obtaining viral screening testing services which shall provide screening in rats, mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters for pathogen agents. The period of performance shall begin approximately June 23, 1999 and continue for one year, with four one-year option renewal periods. Size status: SIC Code 8731; 500 employees.***** Posted 02/22/99 (W-SN300816). (0053)

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