SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- N02-CO-97001-64A
- Point of Contact
- James D Carder, Phone: (301) 228-4221
- E-Mail Address
-
jc490y@nih.gov
(jc490y@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- General Information: This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) on a sole source basis for a five year (inclusive of options) period. This a renewal of contract HHSN261200411001C. This Presolicitation Notice No. N02-CO-97001-64A is a reissuance the Special Notice No. N02-CO-97001-64 that was issued on March 6, 2009. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide support activities for an International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program in cancer research. The principal function is to facilitate and promote the direct and rapid transfer of cancer research information between investigators in different countries working in the same area of cancer research. Under the program, qualified investigators from any country may visit an investigator at a research institute in another country for a period of approximately one month. The NCI=s requirement can only be met by the International Union Against Cancer, which possesses the following unique capabilities and expertise: 1) Respected international reputation of the UICC and the UICC’s principal investigator in the field of cancer research; 2) UICC’s membership in a broad network of governmental and private institutions/organizations engaged in all aspects of cancer research; 3) UICC is an apolitical international organization or agency which is not affiliated with any specific country and which has a clearly defined objective in the area of cancer research., and 4) UICC’s extensive experience in the management of international fellowship programs. UICC is the only firm that can fulfill this requirement within the required timeframe, with the necessary experience and expertise, and without substantial duplication of costs/effort, or substantial delay in performance. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document exists. If there are any responsible contractors who have proven experience and meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, they may submit tailored capability statements that document experience, capabilities and qualifications which will be considered by the NCI. All information received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no responses are received, NCI will proceed with a sole source award. 1. Point of Contact: James Carder, Contracting Officer carderj@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-228-4221 (No collect calls will be accepted.) Contracting Office Address: If hand-delivered or delivery service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Treatment and Support Branch Office of Acquisitions, NCI National Cancer Institute at Frederick Building 244, Room 100 Frederick, MD 21701-1201 If using U.S. Postal Service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions, NCI Treatment and Support Branch National Cancer Institute at Frederick P.O. Box B, 244 Miller Drive Frederick, MD 21701-1201 NOTE: Ft. Detrick is a secured military base. Couriers delivering packages must use the 7th Street (Main Entrance) to gain access to Ft. Detrick.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 62 route de Frontenex, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland
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