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A -- SEQUENCING OF GENES SOL 263-97-Q-0289 POC Christine Albin, Purchasing Agent, 301-402-3355. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, intends to procure services for sequencing of bacterial-based genomic clones called BACs which includes: BAC DNA preparation, Library construction, 600 sequence reads and management fee. Any interested party can contact Christine Albin on 301-402-3355 for additional informtion. Please respond in writing with the following information: pertinent information (enough technical material to perform a proper evaluation) in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform and pricing for services needed. Responses are to be received (15) days from the date of issuance in the CBD. (0017)

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