Department of Commerce, NOAA, 200 World Trade Center, Room 209, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624

B -- EXAMINE STOMACH SAMPLES SOL 52EANF-8-00064 POC Michele McCoy, 757-441-6879 WEB: EASC Homepage, http://www.easc.noaa.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, Michele.A.McCoy@noaa.gov. Processing of scientific samples containing the stomach contents of selected marine fish species from the Georges Bank region. Stomach content samples were collected from a series of research vessel cruises of the Georges Bank Predation Study sponsored by NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program and the National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, (NEFSC). Approximately 8,000 selected stomach samples from selected fish and squid species were individually preserved in 10% formalin-seawater solution. It is anticipated that these data will be used by NEFSC personnel to augment fisheries and ecosystem models on Georges Bank. Each individual stomach content sample shall be processed using a standarized procedure and data recorded on NEFSC supplied logsheets. The government will supply the samples, logsheets, and data entry software. The contractor shall provide shipping/handling, all supplies, and equipment necessary to process the samples. The contractor shall complete approximately one thirdof the samples by 120 days after the award of the contract, shall complete the next approximate third of the samples by 240 days after the award of the contract, and shall complete the remainder of the samples and finalize data entry and editing by 360 days after the award of the contract. This procurement is full and open. All business sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. All solicitation requests must be in writing. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS will be accepted. Faxed requests are acceptable. Fax number is 757-441-3786. See numbered Note 26. (0085)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0014 19980330\B-0006.SOL)