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B -- TO EVALUATE THE VIRULENCE OF CDC-SELECTED ISOLATES OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS IN A MURINE MODEL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND TO PRODUCE IN VIVO GROWN TUBERCLE BACILLI FOR STUDIES TO BE CONDUCTED IN CDC SOL 200-97-0616(P) DUE 051597 POC Richard P. Jenkins, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6743 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates the award of a firm-fixed price contract to evaluate the virulence of CDC-selected isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a murine model of tuberculosis and to produce in vivo grown tubercle bacilli for studies to be conducted in CDC laboratories. The contemplated period of performance is 12 months with One Option year. The Standard Industrial Code is 8071, Unrestricted, Size Standard $5 million. The scheduled issue date is approximately March 31, 1997. No telephone requests will be accepted; only written requests for solicitation will be honored. Requests should cite RFP No. 200-97-0616(P). All responsible sources that meet the above requirements may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0062)

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