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B -- EVALUATION BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES SOL NHLBI-RR-P-96-103 DUE 031196 POC Kathleen VanSteelant, Contracting Officer, (301) 435-0366 Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301) 435-0366. 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 Biomedical Technology Resources. These resources support and promote the development and use of cutting-edge technologies such as high performance computers, advanced technology microscopes, laser instrumentation, and spectrometers. The current emphasis of these resources is to extend the biomedical applications of computers, engineer new instruments to solve biomedical problems, and advance the study of molecular and cellular structure and function through use of specialized technologies. Specifically, the Contractor shall have demonstrated expertise and/or be knowledgeable in: 1) evaluation design and methodology development, 2) data analysis and synthesis, 3) computer database software and system operations, 4) scientific research and technology, 5) management of large research projects, and 6) knowledge & management of Federally-funded grants, contracts and resource centers. The Contractor shall also have good written and oral communication skills and experience in coordinating and conducting meetings. The consultant must be an evaluation expert. Please submit 1) staff curriculum vita, 2) final evaluation reports, and 3) other pertinent material. The anticipated period of performance shall begin July 29, 1996, and continue through March 1, 1997. NOTE: The purpose of this synopsis is to ascertain qualified small businesses and/or eligible 8(a) sources for this type of service. The government intends to negotiate either 1) under the 8(a) Program, or 2) Set-Aside for Small Businesses. Responses will not be considered as either bids or proposals, cost or pricing data must not be submitted. Concise responses directed specifically to the requirements mentioned above are requested and will be considered. The Standard Industrial Code is 8742, the small business size standard for a concern under this requirement is having average annual sales or receipts for its preceding three (3) fiscal years not in excess of $3,500,000. An original and five (5) copies of responses referencing synopsis number NHLBI-RR-P-96-103, may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, PROCUREMENT SERVICE CENTER, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Building RKL2, Room 6143, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Ms. Kathleen J. VanSteelant, Contract Specialist, telephone number (301) 435-0366. The closing date for receipt of responses is twenty (20) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. (0046)

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