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66 -- MICROBIAL CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM SOL 221-98-7200 DUE 030998 POC Trudy Dartouzos, Contract Specialist, ph: 301/443-2597 The FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine requires a microbial characterization system equivalent to the Riboprinter Microbial Characterization System. The system will be used to assist in determining the effect that antimicrobial drug use in the management of food producing animals will have on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistant pathogens in animals. Requirements include an automated ribotyping method with a demonstrated performance. The system will include a database of bacterial ribotypes that will be expanded by the manufacturer and made available to the users. Solicitation package will be available on or about February 9, 1998. Written requests shall be forwarded to the above address. (0023)

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