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88 -- FISHER 344 TRANSGENIC RATS SOL R-5013-00-0-00 DUE 080700 POC Contact Karen Moore, Contract Specialist, 870/543-7479/Patricia Meyer, Contracting Officer, 870/543-7435 E-MAIL: kmoore@nctr.fda.gov, kmoore@nctr.fda.gov. 88 -- It is the Government's intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Stratogene, 11011 North Torrey Pines Road, LaJolla, California 92037, for the purchase of 148 Fisher 344 Transgenic "Big Blue" Rats from Taconic Farms. This will be a "Standing Order" with delivery of 21 day old animals to made "on call" or "as needed" basis. An RFQ package is not available. See Numbered Note 22.***** Posted 06/22/00 (W-SN467585). (0174)

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