National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, Building 38A, Room B1N17, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894

A -- PREPARATION OF BASEMENT MEMBRANE REAGENT COMPONENTS SOL RFP NLM 96-108/VMS POC Valerie M. Syed, Contract Specialist, (301)496-6546. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses. The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) has a requirement to furnish the necessary services, personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, to prepare and deliver Laminin-1-sterile, Collagen IV, and EHS tumor. It is anticipated that a two-year, fixed-price type contract will be awarded. The total project effort is estimated at 4,160 labor hours over the two year period of performance. Request for Proposals (RFP) No. NLM 96-108/VMS will be available approximately fifteen calendar days from publication of this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by NIDR. This acquisition is being managed for the National Institute of Dental Research by the Office of Acquisitions Management at the National Library of Medicine. Copies of the RFP may be obtained by writing to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, 8600 Rockville Pike, Building 38A, Room B1N17, Bethesda, Maryland 20894, Attention: Valerie M. Syed, Contract Specialist. Telephone and fax request will not be accepted. See number Note 1. (0101)

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