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B -- GENOTYPING!! SOL MKQXQ00008 DUE 110599 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to negotiate with Diana L. Freas Lutz, as a sole source under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) for her expertise in large scale, high throughput automated fluorescent genotyping of complex traits. The justification for this determination is based upon expertise in genotyping and previous experimental services. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Mary Kimble at the above address for consideration by the Agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses will also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Ms. Lutz. There is no Request for Information document available. SIC/Size 8999/$5.0M. See Note 22.***** Posted 10/22/99 (W-SN394109). (0295)

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