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65 -- FERRITIN AND FOLATE RADIOASSAY KITS SOL 98C182(N) DUE 081398 POC B. A. Blackledge, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6516 Purchase of Ferritin and Folate Radioassay Kits for the Fourth National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey project (NHANES IV). Description: Bio-Rad Laboratories cat. # 190-2100 1000-test 125-I Ferritin "QuantImune" immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) kit (1/month) and ct. # 191-1041 125-I Folate and 57-Co Vitamin B12 "QuantaPhase II" Radioassay (RIA) kits (10/month). The contract period shall be for one base year with four additional one-year option years. Solicitation will be issued approximately July 15, 1998, to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, CA, on a sole source basis. Bio-Rad Laboratories is the only known source capable of furnishing kits which meet the Agency's needs. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. Only written inquiries will be honored and receive a response. (0169)

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