NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, COB, 6701 Rockledge Dr MSC 7902, RKL2 Rm 6016, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902

B -- LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES SOL NHLBI-PS-SP-97-355 DUE 121696 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0368 Debra Hawkins, Contracting Officer, (301) 435-0367. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to purchase Laboratory Testing Services for Bone Marrow Cytogenetics, Peripheral Blood Cytogenetics, and CLL or Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder Cytogenics. Testing shall be conducting in accordance with the statement of work. The period of performance is (12) twelve months. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8071, Size Standard $5.0M will be used for this requirement. Quotations will be due fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis. Quotations will be evaluated on conformance to the government's statement of work, price, quality, and delivery period. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Request for a copy of Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number NHLBI-PS-SP-97-355, may be obtained by writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-7902, Attention: Ms: Deborah Coulter. Written requests for a copy of the RFQ may be faxed to (301)480-3345. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. (0334)

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