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B -- METALS TOXICOLOGY EXPERT SERVICES DUE 040197 POC Contact Point, Contracting Officer, Mary Kimble, 919/541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is negotiating with Dr. Robert A. Goyer, to provide technical support and subsequent reports as a metal toxicology expert, as sole source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The justification for this determination is based upon on going and repetitive studies that that would be disrupted if the individuals were changed at this time. The period of performance is from August 1, 1997 through July 31, 1998. There is no solicitation package. SIC code 8999. (0071)

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