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65 -- HEPATITIS C TEST KITS SOL 1999N00098 DUE 040799 POC B. A. Blackledge, Contract Specialist, (770) 488-2612 Purchase of Hepatitis C Supplemental Test Kits for examination of specimens for outbreak epidemiologic investigations. Kits must be able to detect the antibody to Hepatitis C virus and identify potential negative and positive sera. Must be compatible with existing Government automated equipment. A requirements contract is contemplated with shipments to domestic locations (Atlanta, GA). The contract period shall be for one base year with two additional one-year options. Solicitation will be issued approximately April 7, 1999, to Chiron Corp., Emeryville, CA, on a sole source basis. Chiron Corp. is the only known source capable of furnishing kits of the Hepatitis C type. 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. Posted 03/17/99 (I-SN309678). (0076)

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