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R -- R-COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS (CAP) PROFICIENCY TESTING AND ACCREDITATION OF DEPT. OF THE ARMY LABORATORIES LOCATED AT VARIOUS MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES (MTFS) SOL DADA10-97-R-0012 DUE 123096 POC Contract Specialist CPT Kevin Smith (210) 916-9064 (Site Code DADA10) The government intends to solicit and negotiate a contract with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), 325 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093- 8800 for proficiency testing and accreditation of Department of the Army laboratories located at varius medical treatment facilities (MTFs) in the United States, Europe, Korea and Japan. Services are for calendar year 1997 with potential 4 one-year options. Other than full and open competition (FAR Subpart 6.3) is appropriate since the CAP is the only orgnization known that can provide BOTH proficiency testing and accreditation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall (0352)

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