FILARIASIS REPOSITORY - RESEARCH SERVICE NIH GUIDE, Volume 24, Number 5, February 10, 1995 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-NIAID-DMID-96-08 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 of parasites, infected mammals, and arthropod intermediate hosts of the following filarial species: Brugia malayi (a human parasite), Brugia pahangi experimental and Dirofilaria immitis (animal parasites considered to be good experimental models). The offeror must have the capabilities to distribute the parasites, infected mammals, and infected or uninfected intermediate hosts (within reasonable predetermined limits) to qualified investigators for research purposes. 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 electronic version of Request for Proposal (RFP) NIH-NIAID-DMID- 96-08 will be available on or about February 15, 1995 through the NIH Gopher and Internet using the following electronic mail addresses and instructions: 1. To access the NIH Gopher: Point your gopher client to GOPHER@NIH.GOV PORT 70 (you should now be in the NIH Gopher). Select "Grant and Research Information", then select "R&D Request for Proposals (RFP)." 2. To access the NIH Grant Line (Internet): Configure your terminal emulator as: 1200 or 2400 baud, even parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, Half Duplex. Using the procedure specified in your communication software, dial 301-402-2221. When you get a response indicating that you have been connected, then type ,GEN1 (the comma is mandatory) and press ENTER; you will be prompted by the NIH system for "INITIALS?". Type BB5 and press ENTER. You will then be prompted for "Account?". Type CCS2 and press ENTER. Please note that the RFP for this procurement has been revised to include only the Work Statement, deliverable and reporting requirements, special requirements and mandatory qualifications, if any, the Technical Evaluation Criteria, and proposal preparation instructions. All information required for the submission of an offer will be contained in the electronic RFP package. Following proposal submission and the initial review process, offerors comprising the competitive range will be requested to provide additional documentation to the Contracting Officer. INQUIRIES Responses to this RFP are due on June 1, 1995. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract. A paper copy of the RFP is also available for review at the NIAID/CMB Reading Room located at 6003 Executive Boulevard, Room 3C27, Rockville, MD 20852. The information available at the NIAID/CMB Reading Room is identical to the information available electronically. Point of contact is: Ms. Dawn Kotzen Contract Management Branch National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 6003 Executive Boulevard, Room 3C07 Rockville, MD 20852-7610 Telephone: (301) 496-2509 .
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