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H -- STATE INSPECTIONS OF MAMMOGRAPHY FACILITIES SOL 223-00-MQSA POC Claudia J. Schleigh, Contracting Officer, 301/827-7173 E-MAIL: cscheigh.oc.fda.gov, cschleigh@oc.fda.gov. The Food and Drug Administration intends to award sole souce contracts/purchase orders to state agencies for inspection of mammography facilities. Only state agencies can perform the work since only state agencies have the authority and capability necessary to gain access to private commercial establishments in order to conduct regulatory inspections in accordance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA). It is anticipated that awards will be made for one to three years. See Note 22. Posted 11/17/99 (W-SN401345). (0321)

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