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R -- LEGAL SERVICES--PATENT PROSECUTION AND ANCILLARY SERVICES SOL 200-97-0600(P) DUE 101096 POC Contact Susan E. Brandel at (404) 842-6635 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates awarding a contract for Patent Prosecution and Ancillary Services for the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at CDC. Pursuant to the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 (FTTA) and the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), CDC has implemented a technology transfer program that includes collaborative research ventures with the health care industry and expanded efforts to patent and license inventions with commercial potential. The TTO handles patent prosecution for all of CDC. The inventions claimed in the patent portfolio fall generally into the following research categories: AIDS, infectious diseases, immunology and immunosciences, genetic engineering, mechanical devices and methods related to occupational prevention and safety, research tools, and bioinstrumentation. The scheduled issue date for the RFP is approximately August 23, 1996. Interested firms with the requisite skill and experience may make a written request for the RFP; NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Requests should cite RFP No. 200-97-0600(P). All responsible sources that meet the above requirements may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0212)

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