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B -- ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL SURVEY OF LABORATORY ANIMAL USE, FACILITIES AND RESOURCES SOL NHLBI-RR-P-96-102 DUE 031496 POC Kathleen J. VanSteelant, Contract Specialist, 301-435-0366 Debra C. Hawkins, Contracting Officer, 301-435-0366. AMENDMENT TO CBD SYNOPSIS NUMBER NHLBI-RR-96-102 PUBLISHED ON 2/15/96 - THE SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD FOR STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE 8742 IS $5,000,000. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF RESPONSES REMAINS THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE PUBLICATION DATE OF THE INITIAL NOTICE. 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 document the results of the National Survey of Laboratory Animal Use, Facilities, and Resources. This requirement will be broken down into two stages: Stage I--database management, computer programming and statistical analysis, and Stage II--technical report writing. A verified database has been created from the nearly 700 survey responses received which requires analysis. For Stage I, the Contractor shall have demonstrated expertise in: 1) database management, computer programming and systems operations for large surveys, 2) FoxPro 2.6 with WINDOWS software and statistical software packages, such as SAS, 3) statistics and data analysis and synthesis, and 4) design of tables, charts and graphs. For Stage II, the Contractor shall have demonstrated expertise in 1) report writing, editing and formatting, and 2) knowledge of veterinary practices with experience in analysis of surveys and knowledge of federally-funded grant and contract programs in support of animal research. The anticipated period of performance shall begin June 1, 1996, and continue through May 30, 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 $5,000,000. An original and five copies of your response, referencing synposis number NHLBI-RR-96-102, 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 thirty (30) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0064)

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