H -- Serum for Herpes B Serology Testing

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of the Clinical Director, seeks the purchase of a 500 quantity of Herpes B serology testing for the NIH Occupational Medical Service's Animal Exposure Surveillance Program. This testing includes validating confirmatory testing of nonhuman primate samples, and banking primate serum which allows for the monitoring of individual animals for early sero-conversion to lethal B virus infection. This serology testing is required to confirm and maintain a healthy, Herpes B negative primate macaque breeding and research colony at the NIHAC-SF, Poolesville. This procurement is not a set aside for Small Business. A statement of work will be attached to the Request for Quote (RFQ) package. Responsible vendors that are capable of providing NICHD with the services described above may request a copy of the RFQ in writing or by FAX to 301-480-48261 to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. It is anticipated that RFQ NIH-NIDDK-06-633 will be available fifteen (15) days after the publication date of this synopsis. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is on or about December 23, 2005. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 780, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 Attention: Robert T. Coonley, Contracting Officer. Fax quotations must contain offeror's name, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative.