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A -- DISTRIBUTION OF MOUSE MODELS FOR NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS SOL N01-HD-5-3230 POC Mrs. Dorothy McKelvin, 301/435-6959 E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, dm89w@nih.gov. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) plans to continue an existing contract with The Jackson Laboratory using other than full and open competition. A determination to use other than full and open competition was made in accordance with 41 USC 253 (c) (1) & FAR 6.302-1. The purpose of the contract is to provide for maintenance and distribution of mouse models for neural tube defects. Specifically, the curly tail, splotch and splotch-delayed, twist, apolipoprotein B, and forebrain overgrowth mutations will be maintained and distributed to the scientific community. Expertise in maintaining and distributing breeding stocks of mutant mice to interested investigators in a timely manner, as well as having the necessary facilities are all required to fullfil requirements of this project. The intent of this synopsis is to determine whether there are other sources with the requisite capabilities to perform this work. If any organizations believe they are qualified, they shouldsubmit a brief capability statement to the attention of Mrs. Dorothy McKelvin, CMB, NICHD, Executive Blvd. Rm#7A07L MSC 7510, Bethesda, MD 20814-9692 within 45 days of this announcement. See Numbered Note 22.***** Posted 07/29/99 (W-SN360807). (0210)

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