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99 -- PATENT PROSECUTION SERVICES SOL 263-99-P(GQ)-0056 DUE 092999 POC Dorothy Nickens, Contract Specialist, (301) 496-0301, Fax #(301) 402-3407 NIH intends to negotiate and award on a sole-source basis, a contract to secure patent prosecution services from Foley and Lardner in Washington, DC for continued prosecution of activities surrounding patent applications collectively referred to as Keratinocyte Growth Factor (KGF). It is in the best interest of the Government to continue the patent prosecution service for KGF with Foley and Lardner since they have been performing this service from its inception and have gained a unique knowledge and understanding of the services to be performed. Transferring these cases to another firm would result in significant additional cost and the loss of expertise and continuity. This action is taken under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) (FAR 6.302-1(b). The contract shall be for a one year with two options for additional years. Firms that wish to dispute the above facts should contact the above contract specialist, to make a detailed capability statement documenting their ability to provide this. Information furnished shall include enough material to perform a proper evaluation. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation results. See number Note(s): 22 Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379929). (0257)

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