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A -- CONTRACT EXTENSION'' POC Therese M. Dick, Contracting Officer, (301) 496-8620. The National Cancer Institute intends to negotiate with Ash Stevens, Inc. for a three month extention to Contract No. N01-CM-17510 for the Synthesis of Bulk Chemicals and Drugs for Preclinical and Clinical Studies. This project is for the development of existing or new processes, procedures and techniques for the preparation of compounds and the synthesis of varying amounts of materials, not readily available from other sources in the quantity and/or quality needed. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. The three month extension is solely intended to cover the estimated period between the expiration of the current contract and award of a new contract. See Note 22. NO collect calls will be accepted (0044)

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