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A -- SYNTHESIS OF DERIVATIVES OF POLYNUCLEAR AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS SOL NCI-CP-61004-60 DUE 111595 POC Barbara P. Birnman, Contract Specialist, 301/496-8611 Sharon A. Miller, Contracting Officer, 301/496-8611. The Chemical and Physical Carcinogenesis Branch of the Division of Cancer Etiology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), has a requirement for the synthesis of labeled and unlabeled derivatives of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. This acquisition involves two tasks. Task I involves the synthesis of primarily unlabeled polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivatives (PAH), some labeled synthesis may also be done under Task I, and offerors must possess this capability. Task II involves the operation of a labeled chemical repository which includes the resynthesis of compounds currently in the repository. The operation of the repository requires regular resynthesis, repurification, and analysis skills thus requiring linkage with a synthesis facility. Two awards are anticipated, one award for Task I only and one award for Task I plus Task II. In order to bid on Task II, an offeror must also bid on Task I. Each award is expected to be for a five-year period. The anticipated solicitation issue date will be approximately 15 days after publication of this notice, and proposals will be due approximately 45 days after the issue date. An offeror must meet the mandatory qualification criterion which restricts the competition to the continental United States. The incumbent Contractor for Task I is SRI International and for Task II is Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc./Chemsyn Science Laboratories. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer and will be considered by the NCI. All requests should reference RFP Number NCI-CP-61004-60 and shall be directed in writing to Barbara P. Birnman, Contract Specialist, Research Contracts Branch, National Cancer Institute, Executive Plaza South/Suite 620, 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC 7224, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7224 or by facsimile transmission to (301) 480-0241. No collect call accepted. (0261)

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