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A -- RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM (RFLP) SOL R5-98-09 DUE 033198 POC Contract, Contracting Officer, Don Bandur, for solicitation contact Sheila Georges, (415) 705-2829 or Cookie Washington, (415) 705-2878 The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station (California) has a requirement for Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) for one thousand Loblolly Pine samples. The Forest Service will provide 50 cDNA probe samples. The specifications will require the contractor to conduct RFLP analysis using cDNA probes provided by the Forest Service. RFLP analysis shall be the required process. The contractor will be required to demonstrate a certain level of expertise and capability. Interested firms should submit a written request for a copy of this solicitation prior to February 27, 1998 to: USDA Forest Service, Attn: Sheila Georges -- Room 520, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-2206. Or by FAX: (415) 705-2903. Firms must confirm receipt of FAX with: Sheila Georges (415) 705-2829 or Cookie Washington (415) 705-2878. Reference RFQ No. R5-98-09. The Contracting Officer is Don Bandur. (0042)

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