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B -- PERSONALITY PREDICTORS OF ANTIDEPRESSANT TREATMENT RESPONSE SOL NIA-99-JCC020 DUE 070699 POC Judith C. Couch, Lead Purchasing Agent (410) 558-8046 or (410) 558-8105 E-MAIL: ERROR --, couchj@grc.nia.nih.gov. The National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Michael Bagby of the Mood Disorders Program, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dataset on outpatients who have undergone comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial evaluations as well as pharmacologic treatment for major depressive disorder will be provided. Five specific antidepressant regimens utilized along with pre and post personality data provide only source available for critical data collection. Data will be supplied on a computer file along with supporting documentation. An award will be made 30 days from the date of this notice. All responsible sources may submit their capabilities which shall be considered by the agency. This procurement is being awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. See Note 22. Posted 06/07/99 (W-SN339835). (0158)

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