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A -- EARLY DETECTION OF LUNG CANCER IN YANNAN TIN MINERS SOL RFQ-70119-NV DUE 081197 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent 301/402-4509, Trish Haun, Contracting Officer 301/402-4509 The National Cancer Institute intends to enter into an agreement with Labor Protection Institute Yunnan Tin Corp., Gejiu Yunnan Province, China to study population for the development of a biological specimen bank for the study of early markers of lung cancer in YTC miners considered to be a high risk for lung cancer based on their occupation exposure (40+ years old with 10+ years of underground or smelting experience). It is the Governments belief that YTC is the only source with a high-risk group of over 7,000 with annual lung cancer screening program for the past 20+ years. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, organzations who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a proposal with all evaluative materials needed to make an award to Debbie Moore, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rm. 634, Rockville, MD 20892-7227, no later than August 11, 1997. No Collect Calls will be accepted. See Note 22. (0197)

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