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Q -- OTOPATHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN EARS SOL N66001-99-Q-1773 DUE 043099 POC Purchasing Agent, Ms. Claudia A. Aguzar, Code D211, (619)553-6330. Contracting Officer, Ms. Sylvia Proffit, (619)553-3292. The government intends to procure on a sole source basis to WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE, the following service: Perform otopathological analyses of marine mammal ears as it contributes to understanding the relationship between sound frequency-intensity combinations, age, gender, sensory degradation, and auditory capability. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of price and delivery/a determination of responsibility/ technically acceptable low bids). "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of the original synopsis will be considered by the Government." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. RFQ will be available on 04-16-99. To obtain a copy of the solicitation, check the SPAWARSYSCEN San Diego OPIS website: http://www.spawar.navy.mil/contract/rfp/bin/index.html. No telephone requests will be accepted. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and must be received on or before the COB of the closing date. Facsimile quotations may be sent to (619)553-4842. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 8731/5.0. Posted 04/06/99 (W-SN317116). (0096)

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