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A -- MDICAL LABORATORIES SOL NHLBI-PS-99-411 DUE 033099 POC Tabitha Davol, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0370 Fax # (301) 480-3345 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to negotiate on noncompetitive basis with Dr. Shmuel Shaltiel, Department of Biological Regulation, Weizman Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel, to perform a series of experiments combining his expertise in cellular matrix proteins. The period of performance is (3) months from the date of award. The standard Industrial classification (SIC) code is 8734, size standard is $5.0. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NHLBI-PS-99-411 may be submitted to the National Heart,Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6145, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Tabitha Davol, Purchasing Agent. "All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency." Posted 03/17/99 (W-SN309538). (0076)

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