MODIFICATION
R -- Coordinator of NIHMedlinePlus Magazine Production
- Notice Date
- 9/6/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 923120
— Administration of Public Health Programs
- 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
- 06-201
- 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
- The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received. Q:Is this a completely new initiative or has the NIHMedlinePlus magazine already been used to promote these "latest scientific findings"? If so, for how long? A: THIS IS A NEW INITIATIVE. A PILOT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE WAS RELEASED THIS SUMMER. Q: Is the "latest scientific findings" a specific list or is it ongoing in nature? A: ONGOING Q. What is the geographic scope of the "strategic public outreach planning and coordination"? A: NATIONWIDE Q: What does the statement "rural and other communities" entail? A. NON-URBAN Q: Regarding point five (5) in the "purpose and task description" section of the solicitation, how much "license" will the contractor have in the "oversight" of design and editorial content? A: CONTRACTOR'S ROLE WILL BE "ADVISORY" IN NATURE Q: What is the percentage breakdown as to effort expended on the production of the publication itself vs. strategic planning and implementation of promotional opportunities? A: TO BE DETERMINED BY OFFERER Q: Has any research been conducted to date with target audiences (health care providers, government representatives, etc.) that would clarify the visibility and "usability" of the magazine with audiences? A: YES. THE MAGAZINE WAS THE SUBJECT OF FOCUS GROUP TESTING. Q: How many man hours are expected for the completion of this contract? A: TO BE DETERMINED BY CONTRACTOR BUT NOT LESS THAN 20 MAN HOURS PER WEEK Q: What are the current methods of distribution for MedlinePlus? (i.e., Hard Copy, Online, etc) A: BOTH Q: Are you looking for an in-house independent contractor to work at NIH? Or can a company apply? A: DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AN IN-HOUSE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. A COMPANY CAN APPLY. Q: What level of technical expertise is required? There seems to be significant editorial responsibility. A: LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTISE AND EDITORIAL EXPERTISE IS REQUIRED. Q: What is the time frame for this contract? A: ONGOING. RECOMPETED PERIODICALLY. Q: Could you please provide the address to which I may send my response? A: The National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike Bldg. 38A, B1N17 Bethesda, MD 20894 Q: Please confirm the deadline for responding to this combined synopsis/solicitation. A: September 9, 2006 Q: Is electronic submission of the proposal authorized? A: Yes. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (06-SEP-2006); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OAM/06-201/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: The National Institutes of Health 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD
- Zip Code: 20894
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20894
- Record
- SN01135935-F 20060908/060906232857 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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