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B -- STUDY OF BRCA 1 DISEASE FOR THE NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE SOL MM80083 DUE 050698 POC Contact Mary W. McConnell, Contracting Officer (919)541-3813 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: none, none. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, acting as an agent for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Westat (a large business) pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is to extend a study for two years to continue to acquire information from participants who suffer from BRCA1 Disease and to use this information to provide instruction for the genetic counseling program of the NHGRI as well as for others in the related field of genetics. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Mary W. McConnell at the above address for consideration by the Agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive proposals. If no responses are received within 15 days of this notice, an order will be placed with Westat. The SIC Code/Size Standard is 8732/$5 Million. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.***** (0113)

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