Loren Data Corp.

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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15,1999 PSA#2432

Bid Office, SPAWARSYSCEN, Code D21B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, Room 0061, San Diego, CA 92152-5112

88 -- LIVE ANIMALS SOL N66001-99-Q-0752 DUE 092099 POC Purchasing Agent -- Ellen Hensley 619-553-4511, Contracting Officer Sylvia Proffit Standard The government intends to procure on a sole source basis to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Marine Mammal Auditory Systems. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplemented with information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are applicable and in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and the Defense Acquisition Circular. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. No RFQ will be prepared or made available. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on technically acceptable low bids. "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 7 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. Specifications asfollows: Models of cetacean (dolphin & whale) hearing needed to understand exposure to DOD generated sounds. Anatomical analysis of ear structures is central to model development. This purchase covers the technical support services required to perform sensorineural analyses of cetacean ears as it contributes to understanding the relationship between sound frequency-intensity combination & auditory capability. Provide technical support for the examination of CT scans & MRI scans of various dolphin & whale hearing structures to determine anatomical design & function; includes but not limited to: perform 3D reconstruction of sectional data from dolphins & whales, manipulate CT/MRI files, assist with laboratory technical work, including statistical analyses, graphics, production & manuscript preparation. Provide technical support Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is 8734, $3.5 mil. Buyers email address: ehensley@spawar.navy.mil Description: for the examination of histological preparations of various dolphin & whale hearing structures to determine anatomical design & function.;includes but not limited to: performing a full suite of temporal bone processing on marine mammal ears, from decalcification thru celloidin embedding, sectioning, and staining; light microscopy and Tuneling Electron Microscopy studies with anatomical measurements & micro-photography of inner ear structures, as well as general laboratory duties, such as assistance in preparing publications & literature searches.Personnel Qualifications:Familiarity/experience in four (4) areas is required: 1)direct of coursework experience with marine mammal dissection & anatomy, particularly whale head anatomy; 2)familiarity w/biomedical imaging & manipulation of file formats from Siemens, GE CT & MRI machines; 3) Direct work experience w/ the ANALYZE program form Mayo Clinic or an equal reconstruction pkg. Computer skills include ability to use Macintosh & 3D reconstuction pkgs on SGI & Sun workstations. 4) Three (3) yrs experience in histology or morphometry & and least two (2) yrs experience in a lab environment, including direct work w/terrestrial & marine mammal temporal bone processing are imperative. Familiarity with other sensory systems & willingness to assist with tissue extraction. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Please call 619-553-4511 or fax quote to 619-553-4842. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. 42. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 3829 Posted 09/13/99 (W-SN379510). (0256)

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