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B -- ENDANGERED SPECIES ANALYSES SOL 9-4255 DUE 082599 POC Sandra Souders (301) 713-0854 B -- The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The Marine Mammal Center to provide research and analyses on Phocine Herpes Virus 1 (PhHV-1). The Marine Mammal Center, in cooperation with the University of California -- Davis, has performed research and analyses that resulted in the isolation of the virus, the growth in cell culture and an antigen specific ELISA, which is the only virus specific ELISA currently available. Because epidemiology of PhHV-1 is unknown, there is the potential for this virus to impact stressed populations and reduce survival and reproductive success, therefore this disease should be evaluated in a model species to determine the risks to endangered species such as Hawaiian monk seals. The project will use harbor seals as a model for epidemiological and pathogenesis studies of PhHV-1. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation; therefore, no solicitation package exists. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. (Reference No. 9-4255) Posted 08/10/99 (W-SN365673). (0222)

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