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B -- PERTUSSIS LABORATORY ANALYSES FROM THE THIRD NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY SOL 200-97-0606(P) DUE 030497 POC Dale F. DeFilipps, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6785 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates awarding a contract to obtain laboratory testing for antibodies against specific B.pertussis antigens for approximately 15,000 serum samples collected from individuals aged 6 to 49 years during the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from October 18, 1988 through October 15, 1994. The Contractor shall provide a validation report, laboratory manual, storage facility for specimens, specimen testing,, test results, technology transfer,, and quality control data. The anticipated performance period is 26 months. Requests for the solicitation will be filled on a limited first-come-first-served basis until the supply is exhausted. The date specified for receipt of offers will be approximately 60 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for the RFP must specify the RFP No. 200-97-0606(P). Telephone requests will not be accepted. (0007)

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