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R -- EXHIBIT SERVICES SOL NHLBI-PS-99-515 DUE 092299 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0368 Fax (301) 480-3345 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with EXPLUS, Inc. 44156 Mercure Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166, to provide an Exhibit which highlights Nobelist Martin Rodbell's work on how cells respond to signals. The exhibit fabrication must be completed by November 1, 1999, in order to be ready for the G Proteins and Transmembrane Signaling Symposium to be held on November 5, 1999. The sole source determination is based on a telephone market survey which resulted in EXPLUS, Inc. being the sole source with the ability to meet the required deadline date of November 1, 1999. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. This requirement is under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code number 8999, Size Standard $5.0M. The purpose of this Statement of Work: General Requirements: 1. Installation is to be in Building 10, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland. 2. Coordinate installation start date of 18 October 1999 with NIH management. Access and work hours should also be determined. 3. Exhibit replaces current exhibit titled "Computers in Medical Research". 4. Fabricator should visit site prior to start of shop drawings and fabrication to survey existing fire sprinklers, and also electrical service lines. 5. Exhibit structure is to be self-supporting, and should not be anchored to existing walls, floor, or ceiling. 6. This is a permanent exhibit and should be sturdy, and of quality construction. 7. Fabrication and installation shall be plumb, level, and smoothly finished. Fire- Safety Construction requirements For NIH Displays: 1. Display shall be constructed of fire-retardant treated wood. 2. All wiring for electrical equipment located within the display shall be 16/3. 3. Electrical equipment for each display shall be controlled by a central breaker. 4. Laminating glue used for the display shall be non combustible with non flammable base. 5. Paint used on the display shall be latex paint. 6. Flourescent lights shall be equipped with lamp covers. 7. Round holes that are drilled in the doors for access to fluorescent lights shall be fitted with a noncombustible (i.e. metal grate) louver to provide ventilation. 8. Each display shall be equipped with a timer to start and stop the power supply to all electrical equipment located within the display. 9. All new displays being placed in NIH buildings shall be inspected by the NIH Fire Prevention Section ((301) 496-0487 to arrange for an inspection), contact Paul Davis, Fire Inspector, with questions and concerns. Submissions: 1. Shop Drawings: Submit 2 copies of shop drawings to Rayne Ann Wood for review and approval prior to start of fabrication. Shop drawings should focus on the following: a. Floor plan showing dimensions, angles, laminates and framing. b. Section through typical panel showing laminates and framing. c. Details of End Panels. d. Details of Panels I and III showing angled text panels. e. Details of Panels III and V showing built-in-vitrines. f. Details of light box valance. g. Details of floor cases, artifact label panel and mounting hardware. 2. Samples: Submit sample of each of the following to Rayne Ann Wood, for approval prior to start of fabrication. a. A 15" X 15" sample of Formica 934-58 "Pearl", matte finish, screened with the following text in specified type fonts and colors: Headline, quote, body text, caption, credit, dash line rule. b. A 8 " X 8 " sample of mounted photos and illustrations. Sandwich will consist of protective Lexan satin laminate, photo/illustration, and 1/32" acrylic backer (color T.B.D.). During installation mounting to panels will be by permanent double faced tape. c. A 8 " X 8 " sample of colored document with 1/8" acrylic backer frame, color T.B.D. The rest of sandwich will be similar to "item b" above. Sample graph document, Panel II, C. d. A 8 " X 8 " sample of 5 ganged documents of Panel II, C. Create "electronic shadow" to give depth to images. Documents I thru IV should be one flat sandwich. Document V mounts on top on 1/8" acrylic (color T.B.D.). e. A 36" X 36" unmounted lambda print with protective lexan satin laminate. Area of sample T.B.D. by designer. f. Designer will provide low-resolution position scans for above art; fabricator to provide high-res (300 DPI minimum) scans, and also some retouching where required. Reflective art, original documents, or slides will be provided. g. Allow for 2 rounds of submissions. Fabrication: 1. Lambda Prints: a. Fabricator to provide designer, and Rayne Ann Wood with standard Lambda color chart. b. Lambda prints shall be installed on smooth and level substrate. 2. Typography: a. Type fonts are Frutiger and Bembo in weights and sizes shown in electronic files. b. NIDDK logos, and "banners" on End Panels are in type fronts other than the above. c. Type and rules are to be screened using permanent inks. 3. Plastic Laminate: a. NIH Fire Prevention Section prefers to use fire retardant treated wood and plywood behind panels to prevent warping and cupping, rather than plastic laminate backer sheets. b. In locations with exposed edges and corners use .048" thickness minimum to help prevent chipping. Bevel edges at corners. c. At outside edge of the three "Step Walls" inset a continuous 3/32" satin finished stainless steel spline. Insert at 45 degrees into the mitered corner to form a protective "stop" for this outside corner junction of the Lambda print and plastic laminate panel. 4. Plastics used for the project shall be fire retardant. 5. Lighting: a. Electrical installation shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Code, all local and NIH codes. b. Equipment shall meet requirements of N.E.M.A. and U.L. c. Power cables shall be plugged into NIH electrical services lines. d. Fluorescent lamps shall be of lengths that coordinate with the panels below. 30 watts or 40 watts, rapid start, to be determined by designer in discussion with fabricator. Fixture shall have a ;prismatic or frosted diffuser T.B.D. by designer and fabricator. 6. Artifact Cases: a. Two are small and built into wall panels.Three are floor cases and connected to wall panels by reader rail pipes. b. Fabricator should inspect artifacts and take final measurements prior to shop drawings. c. Cases shall have stainless steel tamper resistant security screws. Finish T.B.D. by designer. d. The small case in Panel III will require hidden access due to the artifact. e. All vitrines are to have glued, clear, and bubble free butt joints. 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-99-515, may be submitted to the National Heart Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Rockledge Building 2, Room 6151, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902. Telephone number: (301) 435-068, and Fax number (301) 480-3345, Attention: Ms. Deborah Coulter. Posted 09/17/99 (W-SN381531). (0260)

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