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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SOL N66001-99-Q-2264 DUE 051299 POC Purchasing Agent, Ms. Chris Lewis, Code D212, (619)553-7503. Contracting Officer, Ms. Sylvia Proffit, (619)553-3292. The government intends to procure on a sole source basis to Woods Hole Oceanopgraphic Institute for a study to: Examine CT scans, MRI scans, and histological preparations of carious baleen whale hearing structures to determine anatomical design and function. Define the anatomical design of various baleen whale hearing structures and relate the design to mammalian sensor capability. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on 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 04-29-99 To obtain a copy of the solicitation send fax request to (619)553-6976. No telephone requests will be accepted. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and must be received on or before the COBof the closing date. Facsimile quotations may be sent to (619)553-1062. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The RFQ will be abailable on the OPIS website @: http://www.spawar.navy.mil/contract/rfp/bin/index.html. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 8999/5.0 Posted 04/13/99 (W-SN319880). (0103)

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