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R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ONSITE MONITORING OF THE COLONY OF CHIMPANZEES (PAN TRAGOLOGYTES) SOL RFQ NLM 99-127/UHP POC Uyen H. Phuong (301) 496-6127 E-MAIL: karen_riggs@nlm.nih.gov, uyen_phuong@nlm.nih.gov. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure professional services for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for onsite monitoring of the colony of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) that have been or may be used in NIH-sponsored research located at the Coulston Foundation (CF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The individual selected for this task, preferably an individual with a D.V.M. degree or equivalent, must be knowledgeable of the operation of an animal facility, the special needs of nonhuman primates, and the Federal regulations and policies related to the care and use of animals in biomedical research. This facility currently maintains more than 600 chimpanzees and conducts biomedical research supported by private and public funds. Independently, and not as an agent of the government, the Vendor shall be allowed frequent access to all CF Facilities, Institutional Animal Care Use Committee meetings, and pertinent records in order to perform the following tasks: (1) monitor compliance with Federal regulations relating to the welfare of these animals (under the Animal Welfare Act, the Health Research Extension Act, and the Good Laboratory Practice Act); and (2) periodically evaluate the financial status of the CF. The Vendor will arrange for an external team of three to five members, including a person knowledgeable of primate enrichment, to conduct a thorough review of the facility and to submit a written report on current conditions, including any recommendations for needed improvement and a timetable for implementation of corrective action. The Vendor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conduct of the review, including cost for consultant services. The period of performance is anticipated to be one year from date of award. The Vendor will spend about one week each month, including travel days, to accomplish this task. Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number NLM 99-127/UHP will be issued on or about September 2, 1999. Copies of the RFQ may be obtained by writing to theNational Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, 8600 Rockville Pike, Building 38A, Room B1N20, Bethesda, Maryland 20894, Attention: Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent. Fax requests WILL NOT be accepted. The period of performance is anticipated to start on or about September 8, 1999. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. Posted 08/16/99 (W-SN368408). (0228)

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