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D -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SELECTION, CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL LIBARARY OF MEDICINE'S CONSUMER HEALTH WORLD WIDE WEB. SOL RFQ NLM 99-017/UHP DUE 011599 POC Uyen H. Phuong (301) 496-6127 E-MAIL: karen_riggs@nlm.nih.gov, uyen_phuong@nlm.nih.gov. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure services to thoroughly develop the MEDLINEplus system into a comprehensive resource for U.S. health consumers on the World Wide Web. Expertise and knowledge are required in the areas of medicine, consumer health, and organization of medical information as well as knowledge of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Previous experience in evaluating the quality of medical information resources as well as experience with Internet technology, including Netscape and E-mail are required in order to complete the required tasks. The tasks for this procurement will consist of the following: (1) creation of additional health topic pages and associated organizations, directories, libraries, clearinghouses, dictionaries, and database pages; (2) review of health topic pages for quality, consistency, and completeness; (3) maintenance of the website for accuracy and completeness by correcting broken links; identifying new resources to be added or eliminated; and making improvements based on feedback from testers and users of the system. Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number NLM 99-017/UHP will be available on or about December 18, 1998. Copies of RFQ NLM 99-017/UHP may be obtained by writing to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, 8600 Rockville Pike, Building 38A, Room B1N20, Bethesda, Maryland 20894; Attention: Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent. Facsimiles will not be acceptable. The period of performance is anticipated for one-year, beginning on or about February 1, 1999. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. Posted 12/14/98 (W-SN280192). (0348)

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