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R -- HISTORICAL SERVICES FOR THE RESEARCH AND WRITING OF BACKGROUND AND INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS ON NOBEL LAUREATES THAT ARE PART OF THE "PROFILES IN SCIENCE" PROJECT OF THE DIGITAL MANUSCRIPTS PROGRAM SOL NLM 99-124/UHP DUE 090199 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 professional services on a sole source basis with David Serlin, 652 F Street, N.E., Apt #2, Washington, DC 20002 to continue his historical services for research and writing of background and interpretive materials on Nobel Laureates that are apart of the "Profiles in Science" project of the Digital Manuscripts program. The additional services will: (1) undertake historical research held at NLM (reading, analyzing, and writing interpretive works about the collection) on the life and professional career of Dr. Martin Rodbell, Nobel-price winner for Medicine or Physiology for 1994; (2) identify and locate other primary source materials of or relating to Dr. Rodbell in other collections or institutes; (3) search the professional literature in the history of medicine and allied fields and prepare bibliographies relating to Dr. Rodbell, his professional life, and to the subjects that formed his field of expertise and research; (4) work with other medical professionals, historians, archivists, and librarians in understanding Dr. Rodbell's life and work; (5) assist in the archival process of Dr. Rodbell's papers at the NLM by sharing expertise and analytical skills; (6) develop an on-line exhibit that will become part of "Profiles in Science" by identifying major events and activities in Dr. Rodbell's professional and research career; writing narrative historical accounts of these events and activities; and identifying individual documents, photographs, audiovisual materials, or artifacts to be included in the digital objects of this exhibit; (7) provide additional services in locating papers, life and work of other doctors or scientists that are, or are planned to be included in the "Profiles in Science" project or other projects of the Digital Manuscripts Program. Dr. Serlin is an experienced historian, with a Ph.D. in the History of Medicine and American Cultural History. His work in American Cultural History will be extremely pertinent in placing Dr. Rodbell's professional life in the context of the development of biomedical research in the second half of the twentieth century. Dr. Serlin's knowledge and research in endocrinology are necessary for the continued development of the digital exhibit site for Dr. Martin Rodbell, who excelled in this specific field. This is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available, however, all responsible and responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide professional service as specified as listed above. Responses should sufficiently demonstrate the firm's ability to meet the government's requirements. Responses are required within fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. NLM synopsis No. NLM 99-124/UHP. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent, NLM on (301) 496-6127. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367424). (0225)

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