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B -- EVALUATE VIRULENCE OF CDC-SELECTED ISOLATES OF MYCOBACTERIUM TB IN A MURINE MODEL OF TB AND PRODUCE IN VIVO GROWN TUBERCLE BACILLI FOR STUDIES TO BE CONDUCTED IN CDC LABORATORIES SOL 200-96-0521(P) DUE 063096 POC Contact Richard P. Jenkins at (404) 842-6743, Fax (404) 842- 6896 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contemplates awarding a contract to evaluate the virulence of CDC-selected isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a murine model of tuberculosis and to produce in vivo grown tubercle bacilli for studies to be conducted in CDC laboratories. The Standard Industrial Code is 8071, Full and Open Competition, Size Standard $5 million. The scheduled issue date is approximately May 30, 1996. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED; only written requests for this solicitation will be honored. Written requests should cite RFP No. 200-96-0521(P). All responsible sources that meet the above requirements may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0144)

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