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A -- INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN OCCUPATIONAL CANCER SOL RFP N01-CP-71007-21 DUE 051396 POC Barbara A. Shadrick, Contracting Officer, 301/496-8611. The Occupational Studies Section (OSS) of the Environmental Epidemiology Branch (EEB), Epidemiology & Biostatistics Program (EBP), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), conducts a broad program of investigations to identify and evaluate carcinogenic factors. The OSS is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations for the recompetition of an existing contract currently being performed by Westat, Incorporated (N01-CP-33000) which provides support for the OSS. The proposed contract will support data collection activities for 20 to 25 projects. The studies to be supported by this contract are designed by NCI investigators who also analyze and interpret study results. The contractor must be capable of providing support for a number of studies conducted simultaneously in widespread geographic regions of the United States and other countries. A critical capability is to be able to respond quickly to changes in priority and to supply support to urgent new efforts. A listing of the types of studies to be supported by this contract will be provided with the forthcoming RFP package. Types of support needed in the conduct of studies will vary, but may include: (1) study initiation and liaison, (2) preparation of study materials and procedures, (3) data collection, (4) data preparation, (5) computer programming and data processing, (6) study monitoring, quality control and reporting. Use of PCs, wherever possible, is encouraged for data collection, processing and manipulation, however, the NIH/DCRT computer facility (which has IBM mainframe computers) can also be accessed as needed by remote terminals to be provided by the contractor on their own premises. The contractor must demonstrate how it will accomplish the task of attendance at face-to-face discussions on a nearly daily basis with the NCI Project Officer(s)--(mandatory requirement). A Senior Industrial Hygienist must be provided who has been certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, and must have access to a laboratory accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (mandatory requirement). Other support services to be provided by the contractor will be discussed in detail in the forthcoming solicitation package. It is anticipated that the RFP package will be available on/about March 29, 1996, with responses due within 45 calendar days after the actual date of issuance of the RFP. Award is anticipated by February 1, 1997. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the NCI. Collect calls will not be accepted (0051)

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