USDA APHIS Wildlife Services is soliciting for quotes to perform avian toxicology studies according to established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Studies are to be conducted on technical grade theobromine and caffeine. Studies will need to be conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (40CFR Part 106). EPA Guideline Number Data Requirement Test System Test substance 850.2100 Avian oral toxicity Northern Bobwhite TGAI – Theobromine 850.2200 Avian dietary toxicity Northern Bobwhite TGAI – Theobromine 850.2200 Avian dietary toxicity Mallard TGAI – Theobromine 850.2100 Avian oral toxicity Northern Bobwhite TGAI – Caffeine 850.2200 Avian dietary toxicity Northern Bobwhite TGAI – Caffeine 850.2200 Avian dietary toxicity Mallard TGAI – Caffeine General statement of objectives: Test facilities may be inspected by Federal Regulators or Sponsor representatives during appropriate work hours. A copy of all Quality Assurance records and reports will need to be sent to Sponsor during study conduct. Original study records and copies of key facility records will be archived by the Sponsor. A copy of the protocol, protocol changes, and final report will be archived by the Test facility. Laboratories winning this contract will be provided test material with Certificates of Analysis of technical materials and validated analytical methods for diet analysis. Quotes are due by 29 April 2009 at 1500 Central Time via email, mail, or fax.

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