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A -- EVALUATION OF FIRST-PASS ELIMINATION OF TRACE AMOUNTS OF TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE) SOL 1999Q00285 POC Andrew B. Kegler, Purchasing Agent, (770) 488-2639 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to negotiate with and award a purchase order to Dr. James V. Bruckner of the University of Georgia, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Science. The award will be made on a sole source basis for professional services for the vendor to assess hepatic and extra-hepatic levels of parent compounds and selected bio-active metabolites in blood and in other tissues over time, following oral dosing of trichloroethylene (TCE). The vendor will be required to provide a finalized written report of findings from this investigation. This requirement falls under SIC code 8733. Other than full and open competition is authorized pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1),FAR 6.302-1. The minimum qualifications of vendor include, but are not limited to the following: The vendor shall possess knowledge of and have previous research experience in conducting experiments that assess the presystemic elimination of chemicals; have training in the areas of pharmacology and toxicology; and knowledge of the mandates and programs of research established for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Qualified vendors have 15 days from date of this synopsis to submit a capability statement delineating their ability to provide these services. Such qualifications will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a full and open competition basis. Documents may be mailed to the above address. No solicitation document exists. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 08/12/99 (I-SN367131). (0224)

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