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H -- MODEL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM (MPEP)(RETROVIRAL AND AIDS-RELATED TESTING) PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SAMPLES/SPECIMENS SOL 98S167(N) DUE 072398 POC Christine Dauer, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6553 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates award of a 42 month contract to identify suitable donars, collect and prepare samples/specimens for use in performance evaluation surveys, and to mail the samples/specimens to MPEP enrolled laboratories as specified by CDC. Place of Performance of this contract is unknown. Service Contract Act Wage Determinations have been requested for San Ramon, CA, Bridgewater, MA, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY, and Boca Raton, FL. Wage Determinations will be requested for additional possible place of performance if requested in writing by July 1, 1998. All responsible sources may submit offers which will evaluated in accordance evaluation criteria. The SIC code for this requirement is 8071. Requests for copies of the solicitation should be made within 15 days of the RFP issue date, which will be on or about June 23, 1998. The date specified for receipt of proposals will be approximately 30 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for the RFP must cite theRFP Number: 98S162(N). Requests for solicitation may be faxed to 404- 842-6896. Telephone requests will not be accepted. See numbered Note 26. (0159)

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