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R -- PROVIDE METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN FOR RESEARCH CENTERS IN MINORITY INSTITUTIONS. SOL 263-95-Q(BX)-1041 DUE 091895 POC Leroy Jennings Jr., Contracting Officer, 301-402-3338. The anticipated period of performance shall begin September 30, 1995, and continue through May 30, 1996. The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement to provide all necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, to obtain the advice and guidance of a senior evaluation consultant to develop the appropriate methodology and design including preparation of cost estimates for a full-scale evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the program entitled, Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI). The RCMI Program addresses the under- representation of minority investigators and institutions in biomedical science by enhancing the research environment at minority colleges and universities that award doctoral degrees in the health sciences. Specifically, the Contractor shall have demonstrated expertise and/or be knowledgeable in the following areas: 1) evaluation design and methodology development, 2) statistics and data analysis and synthesis, 3) computer database software and system operations, 4) management of large research projects, 5) management of Federally-funded grant and contract programs, and 6) resource center operations. The Contractor shall also have good written and communication skills and experience in coordinating and conducting meetings. Demonstrated expertise would include submission of 1) curriculum vita for senior staff and 2) final evaluation reports. SIC Code = 8741. RFQ will be issue O/A 9/1/95. NOTE: 22. (0226)

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