National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitions Management Branch, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401 Research Commons, P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

A -- BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS IN GENETIC RESEARCH SOL DLM00223 DUE 090800 POC Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to University of Massachusetts, Ctr fro Survey Research, Boston, MA. pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is a collaborative effort with the University of Massachusetts to gather information about patient attitudes concerning the use of biological materials for genetic research and the factors that affect these attitudes. Telephone interview will be conducted with individuals. The results will be used to inform the deliberations of genetics researchers and institutional review boards who consider what information to present to future patients. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 3 days of this notice to Dee Lunney 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 shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 3 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with the Univ. of Massachusetts. The SIC Code/Size is 8732/$5.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.***** Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490452). (0238)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0008 20000829\A-0008.SOL)

| A - Research and Development Index  |  Issue Index |