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88 -- FURNISH RHESUS (MACACA MULATTA) NON-HUMAN PRIMATES SOL NHLBI-RR-P-97-130 DUE 092597 POC Christopher Belt, Contract Specialist, (301)435-0358, Fax Number (301)480-3345 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement for the e furnishing of rhesus (macaca mulatta) non-human primates as requested by individual order and in accordance with the specifications and standards listed in the solicitation. Specifically, the contractor shall be required to supply the following strains of primates in the estimated quantities as ordered by individual investigators: Rhesus, SPF, weight 1.5-4kg, est. 78 per year, Rhesus, SPF, weight 4.1-8kgs., est. 10 per year, Rhesus, B+, Aged known DOB 15-30 years, est. 5 per year, Rhesus, B+, est. 25 per year, Rhesus B+, Aged known DOB 2-15 years, est. 100 per year, B-Blood Type testing for Rhesus monkeys, est. 28 per year, SPF testing for Rhesus Monkeys, est. 88 per year. The contract period or performance will be for one twelve (12) month period, with options to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods. It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made from the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0218)

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