R -- BIOLOGICAL FORMATION OF MINERAL CARBONATES IN FRESH WATER SYSTEMS The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Morgantown, WV, intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to Little Bear Laboratories, Inc., Golden, CO, to conduct research to determine if biological organisms can be used to efficiently sequester CO2 in the form of siderite. Little Bear Laboratories, Inc., has been investigating the metabolism and functioning of freshwater biological organisms for over ten years with work concentrating on novel uses of unique biological organisms found in extreme environments (extremophiles). Thus, Little Bear Laboratories, Inc., posseses unique qualifications to conduct this investigation. This request is considered to be sole sourced to Little Bear Laboratories, Inc.. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. Requests for information should be addressed to Ms. Kelly A. McDonald, FAX 304-285-4683. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Purchasing Agent via e-mail., kmcdon@fetc.doe.gov. Posted 03/24/99 (W-SN311968).

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