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T -- EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION SERVICE SOL NHLBI-PS-99-485 DUE 082199 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with The Association for Health Services Research (AHSR) (a Non-Profit organization), 1130 Connecticut AVE. NW., Washington, D.C. 20036, to produce two issues of the "Connection" Newsletter. The issues will include 6,500 copies each of the Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 publication. Through competitive procedures AHSR was issued a purchase order to produce 8,000 copies of the Fall 1998 and Spring 1999 issues of the Connection Newsletter. AHSR successfully completed the production of the connection newsletters thereby gaining an in-depth knowledge of the NIDA's mission. In order to maintain continuity for the production of the connection newsletter issues of NIDA's drug abuse research, and due to the knowledge gained by AHSR in the initial competitive acquisition, an award to any other source for this follow-on contract would result in a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The Statement of work for the Production of the 6,500 copies of the Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 Connection Newsletter is as follows: BACKGROUND: As part of the ADAMHA Reorganization Act (P.L. 102-321), Congress transferred the National Institute on Drug Abuse and two other research institutes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and mandated that health services research activities be based in the three research institutes. Health services research is defined in Federal statute as "research endeavors that study the impact of the organization, financing and management of health services on the quality, cost, access to, and outcomes of care." One of a number of health services research activities that were transferred to NIDA during this reorganization was the support of the newsletter Connection, which serves to link users and producers of drug abuse services research. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1) The contractor shall furnish the necessary materials and equipment. 2) All work under this contract shall be monitored by the Government (NIDA) Project Officer. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The documents prepared are to be of high professional quality and suitable for publication and distribution to the field. This project will include the following tasks: A) Development of ideas for newsletter stories through in person and telephone consultation with experts in the fields of drug abuse and Health Services Research, and the Project Officer, and holding an Editorial Board meeting in Washington D.C. A one to two page memorandum, for each issue, describing planned stories will be submitted to the Project Officer for review and approval, at least 30 days prior to scheduled printing of the newsletter issue. B) Writing copy, editing copy, and production of proofread material with appropriate art and graphic displays. C) Arranging for Project Officer review and approval of newsletter galleys, at least 15 days prior to scheduled reproduction of each newsletter issue. Any changes required by the Project Officer shall be incorporated. Maintenance of uniformity in language, content, style, and clarity will be required. D) After approval of galleys by the Project Officer, reproduction and distribution of the 6,500 copies of each issue of Connection to users and producers of drug abuse services research is required. Dissemination is to AHSR membership, NIDA grantees, and participants at major health related meetings (e.g., AHSR and APHA annual meetings). The papers purchased under this contract will be understood to be in the public domain. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is from September 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000. DELIVERABLES: 1. Two copies of a one to two page memorandum describing planned stories for each Connection newsletter. 2. One set of galleys for each issue. 3. Distribution of 6,500 copies of each Connection newsletter to users and producers of drug abuse services research. Dissemination is to AHSR membership, NIDA grantees, and participants at major health related meetings (e.g. AHSR and APHA annual meetings). 4. One evaluation report on the newsletter. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE: The schedule of performance for the Fall 1999 issue is as follows: 1) Editorial Board Meeting report is due no later than September 30, 1999. 2) Draft Camera Ready Copy is due on November 30, 1999. 3) Final Camera Ready Copy is due on December 15, 1999. 4) Documentation of Mailing of 6,500 copies is due on December 30, 1999. The schedule of performance for the Spring 2000 issue is as follows: 1) Editorial Board Meeting report is due on March 30, 2000. 2) Draft Camera Ready Copy is due on May 15, 2000. 3) Final Camera Ready Copy is due on May 30, 2000. 4) Documentation of Mailing of 6,500 copies is due on June 30, 2000. 5) Evaluation Report is due August 30, 2000. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8733, Size Standard $5.0Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NHLBI-PS-99-485 may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6149, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Ms. Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363746). (0217)

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