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R -- ANIMAL HUSBANDRY FOR CHIMPANZEES USED IN AIDS AND OTHER BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SOL NHLBI-OR-P-99-484 DUE 092899 POC Christopher Belt, Phone: 301-435-0366, Fax: 301-480-3345 NIH intends to procure on a sole source basis to the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77030 to provide animal husbandry for chimpanzees used in AIDS and other Biomedical Research. The period of performance shall be for one twelve (12) month period, with options to renew for four (4) successive twelve (12) month periods. It is believed that the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center is the sole source for this requirement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements) because of the following: The first contract for this requirement was awarded by full and open competition on September 30, 1988 to the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for five (5) years. The current contract was awarded by full and open competition on September 27,1994 to the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for five (5) years. The solicitation to the current contract awarded September 27, 1994 was issued to ten (10) sources. Only one proposal was received from the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the incumbent contractor. As a result of the above, the reasons for other than full and open competition include the need for continuity of operation of a chimpanzee holding colony including scientific continuity, psychological and social well being of the animals. These are highly sensitive, intelligent and valuable research animals whose well being and value to science must be foremost in award of a contract with a contractor who has demonstrated the highest level of care. The contractor (MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas) has the ability to provide training, psychological enrichment, scientific support, and the ability to house chimpanzees in large, stable social groups in an indoor/outdoor environment which no other vendor can do. In addition, disruption to the social structure can result in undue animal stress with potential resultant disease, morbidity, or mortality resulting in loss of valuable research subjects. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 08/10/99 (W-SN365657). (0222)

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