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B -- METALS TOXICOLOGY EXPERT SERVICES SOL MKQXQ90360 DUE 082399 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to negotiate with Robert Goyer, as a sole source under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) for continuing technical and scientific support in the areas of mercury health problems, prenatal exposure to lead, copper activities, disposition of lead in exposed monkeys, and various other on-going research in the arena of lead and toxic metals. The justification for this determination is based upon on going and repetitive studies that would be disrupted if the individuals were changed at this time. The period of performance will be September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2000. SIC/Size 8999/$5.0M. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Mary Kimble 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 will also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Robert Goyer. There is no Request for Information document available. See Note 1.***** Posted 08/03/99 (W-SN362544). (0215)

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