MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY OF SCHISTOSOME INFECTED SNAILS AND MAMMALS NIH GUIDE, Volume 23, Number 43, December 9, 1994 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-NIAID-DMID-95-09 P.T. 34 Keywords: Biological Resources National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases The Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the maintenance and supply of vectors and mammals with Schistosoma mansoni, S. hematobium, and S. japonicum. The offeror must have the capabilities and facilities to maintain all of the life-cycles of Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma hematobium and Schistosoma japonicum, and to distribute the infected mammals and infected or uninfected vectors to qualified investigators and to rapidly deliver parasite materials to the NIAID intramural laboratories. Stock supplies of snails and parasites may be provided by the Government. Any contract awarded will be subject to DHHS regulations regarding the animal welfare assurance in research. It is expected that this NIAID sponsored project will have a seven-year period of performance. A cost-reimbursement type contract is anticipated. One contract may be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The issuance of this Request for Proposal (RFP) will be on or about December 1, 1994, with a closing date of February 1, 1995. INQUIRIES To receive a copy of the RFP, provide this office with two self- addressed mailing labels. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal for consideration by the Government. Interested organizations should request either a streamlined version or full RFP package. If no selection is made, a streamlined version of the RFP will be provided, which includes only the Statement of Work, deliverable and reporting requirements, special requirements, and mandatory qualifications, if any, and the Technical Evaluation Criteria. After examination of the abbreviated document, any organization interested in responding to the RFP must request the entire package in writing or by FAX request. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract. Telephone inquiries will not be honored and all inquiries must be in writing and addressed to: Dawn Kotzen Contract Management Branch National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Solar Building, Room 3C07 6003 Executive Boulevard MSC 7610 Bethesda, MD 20892-7610 FAX: (301) 480-5253 .
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