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B -- PATHOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 223-97-2325 POC Ed Arnold, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-0424, fax 443-3691 The FDA has a requirement for pathology support services to examine and evaluate the histopathologic effects and possible cause of death of animals treated with a particular compound. Further, the successful offeror shall provide support/consultative services in the areas of gross necropsy support, anatomic diagnostic pathology, toxicologic pathology, electron microscopy, and morphometry. MULTIPLE AWARDS MAY BE MADE UNDER THIS SOLICITATION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, the successful contractors will not accept any task order from the FDA if the contractor has had any previous pathology dealing with the same subject material associated with a third party petitioner to the FDA. It is anticipated that the release of the RFP will be 15 days from release of this publication and the due date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. (0113)

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