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R -- BREED AND MAINTAIN MACACA MULATTA MONKEYS SOL 223-98-1101 DUE 031998 POC Paul Scarborough, Contracting Officer, 301/443-4420 The FDA, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, has a requirement for the breeding and daily maintenance of a colony of free-ranging Rhesus monkeys (Macacca mulatta). The current colony size is approximately 4,000 animals. The contractor shall provide all facilities and acreage sufficient to promote reproduction and caring of the animals. ALAAC accreditation of the facility is preferred. A cost-sharing type contract is anticipated. This is a re-competition of an ongoing contract for maintaining a free-ranging breeding colony. RFP available on or about 2/18/98. Written requests shall be sent to the above address. (0033)

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