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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2006 FBO #1741
MODIFICATION

R -- Strategic Public Outreach Advisor for NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Production

Notice Date

8/31/2006
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20894
 

ZIP Code

20894
 

Solicitation Number

06-200
 

Response Due

9/9/2006
 

Archive Date

9/24/2006
 

Point of Contact

Sally Boakye, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-496-6546, Fax 301-402-0642,
 

E-Mail Address

boakyes@mail.nih.gov
 

Description

Background: The Office of Public Information is actively involved in responding to the 1987 Congressional mandate ?...to develop outreach programs aimed at the transfer of the latest scientific findings to all health professionals...in rural communities and other areas, and, to publicize the availability of its products and services...? In response to this charge, the NLM?s OCPL would like to acquire the services of a contractor to assist in the overall strategic public outreach planning and coordination for NIHMedlinePlus magazine?s quarterly production. Purpose and Task Description: The purpose of this procurement is to promote NLM?s work and activities to the public. Specifically, NLM has identified the need for a contractor to assist in the overall strategic public outreach planning and coordination of NIHMedlinePlus magazine?s quarterly production. Specifically, the NLM is seeking the assistance of a contractor to: 1) Plan, identify, coordinate, and develop public outreach opportunities and campaigns for the distribution of the quarterly issues of NIHMedlineplus magazine (including outreach to congressional, state, and local government representatives, health care providers, and health care consumers); 2) Together with magazine publication coordinator, coordinate the development, drafting, revision, technical review, fact-checking, approval, and submission of articles for publication; 3) Prepare for participation twice-weekly conference call meetings of NLM staff, NIH staff, and contractors involved in producing the magazine; 4) Serve as overall strategic public outreach coordinator and director of magazine promotion opportunities; 5) Contribute ongoing editorial and design oversight to ensure the highest quality publication. Evaluation Factors: All proposals received on time will be submitted for review by the NLM Office of the Director, the NLM Office of Communications and Public Liaison, and other NIH staff familiar with the topic of this statement of work. This review will be arranged and conduced by the Project Officer. Selection of an offeror for award will be based on an evaluation of proposals against 1) technical factors, and 2) cost/price. Following review, a written summary of the review will be prepared and will be used to advise the offerors on the proposal that was approved. The following technical evaluation criteria below are listed in relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes. A. Technical Merit. Quality and clarity of approach to accomplish the objectives of this statement of work. Evidence of work of a similar nature and of ability to accomplish milestones within the time frame. (50 points) B. Personnel. Qualifications, experience, and availability of proposed contractor. Resume detailing past work experience required. (25 points) C. Organization capabilities, experience and commitment, facilities and resources. Evidence of organization capabilities to obtain necessary cooperation to complete project. Is the offeror familiar with the NIH and NLM structure and subject matter? (25 points) NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (31-AUG-2006); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OAM/06-200/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: The National Institutes of Health 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD

Zip Code: 20894

Country: UNITED STATES
 

Record

SN01132293-F 20060902/060831230329 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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