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V -- SUMMER CONFERENCE IN RESEARCH ON AGING SOL 263-96-P-(LK)0014 DUE 020196 POC Johnnie L. Rice, Contracting Officer (301)-402-3086. The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1, a contract with Airlie Foundation for a basic period of one year with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. The Contractor must provide conference facilities including lodging, accommodations for group meals, and spaces for large and small group discussions including evening sessions for an annual conference. Audiovisual services and conference support must also be provided. The facility is in a rural area diminishing participant distractions while remaining within a reasonable travel distance from transportation centers. It is the Government's belief that these requirements can be met only by Airlie Foundation. All responses must be written and received within 45 calendar days form the published date of this notice. ORAL COMMUNICATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE HONORED. Any firm believing it has the ability to meet the Government's requirement is invited to respond to this notice furnishing clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their ability to meet, at a minimum, all the stated performance and capabilities to accomplish the subject contract. The Government will NOT pay for preparation or submission of any information submitted in response to this synopsis. See Numbered Note(s): 22 (0032)

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