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B -- CONDUCT IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION WORK DUE 010599 POC Patricia Goree, Fax 703/648-7901 The US Geological Survey intends to make an award to the University of Wisconsin Medical School to conduct In Situ Hybridization work on preserved mounts of Rana pipiens tadpoles. This identification of endocrine receptor patterns and development markers is required as part of research presently being conducted by the National Wildlife Health Center. The University of Wisconsin Medical Center posesses exceptional expertise in normal and abnormal limb development of Rana pipiens that is unmatched by any other research facility. If any vendor who may be able to conduct In Situ Hybridization source is asked to provide an affirmative response. An Affirmative response must include, but not limited to, price lists and any additional information indicating a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. All responses must be recieved in this office within 10 calendar days from the date this publication first appears. All responses must be in writing, no telephone calls will be accepted. Posted 01/22/99 (W-SN290622). (0022)

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