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B -- STUDY ON BIOAVAILABILITY IN SOILS SOL DL90081 DUE 082099 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 National Academy of Sciences, 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 for support of a collaborative study in conjunction with other government and non-government organizations on bioavailability in soils and sediments. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability 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 an order will be placed with the National Academy of Sciences. The SIC Code/Size is 8999/$5.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.***** Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363701). (0217)

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