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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 08, 2006 FBO #1747
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
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
 
Record
SN01135935-F 20060908/060906232857 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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