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A -- TOXICOLOGY EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SOL DL90334 DUE 050199 POC Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Gloria D. Jahnke, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is to continue the services of this individual to provide the scientific expertise and administrative support necessary to ensure the effective functioning of two testing and data evaluation contracts. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 5 days of this notice to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Gloria Jahnke. The SIC Code/Size is 8731/500EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1.***** Posted 04/16/99 (W-SN321176). (0106)

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