Bids Are Invited For The Acquisition Of Saw Blades Is Justified By The Need To Guarantee The Adequate Execution Of The Activities Of The Rabies Surveillance Program, Especially With Regard To The Laboratory Diagnosis Of Rabies In Mammals. Saw Blades Are Essential Inputs For Opening The Skullcap Of Mammals Suspected Of Having Rabies, An Essential Procedure For Collecting The Central Nervous System (Brain), In Accordance With The Technical Protocols Recommended By Official Bodies. The Correct Opening Of The Skullcap Allows The Obtaining Of Intact And Representative Samples, Ensuring The Quality, Reliability And Safety Of The Diagnosis.