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B -- WRITING OF SCIENTIFIC NEWS ARTICLES SOL MKQXQ90163 DUE 022599 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to negotiate with Hakon Heimer for the writing of science news articles for the NIEHS/Environmental Health Perspectives Journal. This individual will write articles based upon his particular expertise and topics addressed in the monthly journal. Individual will be required to provide the following: initial outlines by stated due dates based upon freelance guidelines, final draft upon due date, and necessary revisions after review by NIEHS editors and scientific experts. Price of each article will depend on length, nature of article, and research required. Articles will be requested on an as needed basis by the NIEHS News Editor. This is to be a Term Purchase Order with articles requested on an as needed basis for an initial year with two (2) one-year options. SIC/Size 8999/$5.0M. All responsible sources may submit a quote, with detailed information on their capabilities, within 5 days of the CBD notice and will be considered by the Agency.There is no Request for Information document available. See Note 1.***** Posted 02/04/99 (W-SN295078). (0035)

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