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A -- INSPECTION OF MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURES SOL 223-96-4275 DUE 071996 POC Contact, Contract Specialist, Harriet Lilienfeld, 301/443-4420, Contracting Officer, Claudia J. Schleigh, 301/443-6604 The Food and Drug Administration intends to award sole source contracts to state agencies for the inspection of Class II and III, finished device manufacturers as defined in 21 CFR 820. It is anticipated that 18-24 month contracts will be awarded. Offeror must possess regulatory authority. The state agencies must have the authority and capability necessary to gain access to private commercial establishments in order to conduct inspections in accordance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. See Note 22. (0171)

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