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B -- 200MG OF CLINICAL GRADE (CGMP)TGF(ALPHA)-PE38 SOL RFQ80138 DUE 022498 POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent (301)402-4509 or Todd Cole, CO This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, No. RFQ80138 will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-04. The solicitation is set-aside for small businesses. The Standard Industrial Code is 2836 and the business size is 500 employees. Requirement: The National Cancer Institute is soliciting quotations for 200 mg of clinical grade (cGMP) TGF(alpha)-PE38. Production of the bacterially expressed protein shall be from 250 grams of bacteria provided by the government. The production shall be under the Good Manufacturing Practices as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration under the current Good Manufacturing Practices as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration under the Code of Federal Regulations. The purified protein product shall be quality assurance tested and supported by a Certificate of Analysis for patent administration. Production protocols will be needed to support an IND application. Production should take approximately eight (8) weeks to complete. Offerors must provide a proposal, descriptive literature, any warranties, and/or other materials that demonstrate that their offer meets the foregoing requirement. The purchase order will be issued to the responsible offeror with the lowest-price that fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. This solicitation incorporates the provisions at FAR Clause 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions. Likewise, Offerors must submit a complete copy of Representations and Certifications, including the provision for the DUNS Number (FAR Clause 52.204-6), with their offer. The Representations and Certifications must be signed by an authorized representative of the offeror. Full text copies of the Terms and Conditions and the Representations and Certifications can be obtained from Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent on (301)402-4509 or by fax on (301)402-4513. Offers are due 20 days after the publication date of this notice by 3:30 p.m. EST. Facsimile submissions are permissible with follow-up of an original copy. Offers must be in writing and should be submitted as follows: 1) a completed SF 18 or SF 1449, signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization; 2) a Schedule of the offered materials containing pricing and a delivery schedule; 3) completed Representations and Certifications; 4) proposal information, descriptive literature, and/or other material indicating that the offer meets the requirement; 5) acknowledgment of amendments, if any. Offers and related materials must be submitted to Marsha Gorham at the listed address or the fax number above. Offers that fail to furnish the required information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Please cite the solicitation number on your offer. (0156)

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