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R -- LEGAL SERVICES (PATENT PROSECUTION AND ANCILLARY SERVICES) SOL 2000-N-00012 DUE 032200 POC Kem Williams, Contract Specialist, Services Section I, Mailstop K-18, 770-488-2776 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates multi-awards of a one year task order contract with four one-year option periods as an as-needed mechanism to provide the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) with patent prosecution for all of CDC [e.g., National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), Agency for Toxic Substance Registry (ATSDR)]. The inventions claimed in the patent portfolio fall generally into the following categories (1) biological: infectious diseases, immunology, and genetic engineering, and (2) miscellaneous: biomedical devices, software, electrical, mechanical devices, and methods related to mining and other occupational safety. The nature, scope and complexity of specific work requirements will vary, consistent with the scope of the statement of work, and will be clarified via individual Task Orders. The date specified for receipt of offers will be approximately 30 days after the RFP issue date which is projected on or about March 22, 2000. Request for copies of the RFP must be in writing and must cite the RFP number 2000-N-00012. Telephone, e-mail, or fax request will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. A wage determination has not been requested since the requirement involves meaningful numbers of professional employees as defined in FAR SubPart 22.11. See Numbered Note 25 Posted 02/15/00 (W-SN425546). (0046)

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