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S -- STORAGE AND ROTATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED VACCINE SOL 98C196(N) DUE 070898 POC Rex Ellington, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6762 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to negotiate a contract with Merck Vaccine Division on a sole source basis for the continued storage of Government owned Measles, Mumps, Rubella and MMR Combination vaccines. Contract performance period is for one year beginning October 1, 1998 with contract options for four additional one-year periods. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), services are available from only one responsible source. Solicitation will be issued on or about June 9, 1998. Sources that believe that they can meet the requirements should request the solicitation in writing. Only written requests will be honored. (0138)

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