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D -- DEVELOPMENT OF WEB SITE IN THE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH TRAINING SOL 99T070350 POC Tory Estabrook, Contracting Officer, 301-443-4779 E-MAIL: no link, testabrook@psc.gov. The DHHS/PSC/Division of Acquisition Management knows of only one source, the University of California, San Diego, to provide the necessary personnel, materials, services and sources to develop a web site in the responsible conduct of research training. In addition to designing the web site, the Contractor shall also expand and update the resources on the site as necessary; publicize the site; add additional materials from other research and educational institutions as necessary; and, evaluate the effectiveness of the site. The estimated completion date for this effort shall be 24 months from date of award. Award shall be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106(b). No solicitation is available, therefore requests for such documents will be considered invalid responses. Firms having the ability to develop a web site for responsible conduct of research training shall provide clear and comprehensive information supporting its claim, inclusive of references listing contact person(s) and phone number(s); technical literature; and pricing. Firms must also have at least 6 years experience in research ethics; have published research in peer reviewed journals on the effectiveness of training in research ethics; developed an Internet-based course on ethics and survival skills in academia; have at least 6 years experience studying biomedical trainee perceptions concerning research ethics; experience developing a RCR web site, and detailed knowledge of DHHS/Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Research Integrity's policies and procedures. All timely responses shall be considered, however a determination by the Government not to compete this contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should be addressed to the attention of Tory Estabrook, via facsimile (301-443-8488), referencing request for quote number 99T070350. If no affirmative response is received within 15 days of publication, the Government shall proceed with the acquisition to the University of California, San Diego. Posted 07/07/99 (W-SN351354). (0188)

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