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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 12,1996 PSA#1719

Contracts Management Branch, National Institutes of Neuroligical Disorders and Stroke, NIH, Federal Building, Room 901 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9190, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9190

A -- NINDS LOGISTICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT POC Contact Point, Desiree' Wheeler, 301/496-1813, Contracting Officer, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Jr., 301/496-9203 The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health, intends to negotiate a contract with Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on a sole source basis for logistical support for the Institute's Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The DIR, NINDS, has operated its Laboratories of Biophysics, Neurobiology, Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology and Neurochemistry at an outside marine laboratory on a part-time basis over the last eigh t years. A five year program beginning in May 1997 is anticipated. This program will support important research in neural cells and neural cell membranes, neuronal signaling, and short and long term memory mechanisms. It is based on the need in the NINDS, DIR, for live squid and other marine invertebrates to investigate the cellular functions underlying central nervous system function. MBL will provide a science based working environment at a marine facility with capabilities to collect and hold the atl antic squid, Loligo Pealli, and other marine invertebrates. Support will include technical services in the areas of mariculture, biochemistry, and computer programming. Logistical support will be required in the areas of squid collection, shop services, photo and graphics, and laboratory space. The prerequisite knowledge, skilled personnel, experience, and facilites for performance of this proposed acquisition by the MBL has been demonstrated by its previous support provided under similar contracts. The MBL is considered the only responsible source for this work pursuant to 41 USC 253(c)(1) as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. Inherent duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in obtaining this support make competition of this requirement not feasible. This is not a Request For Proposals (RFP). See Note 22.(0312)

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