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R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL NLM 00-072/UHP DUE 022800 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 negotiate on a sole source basis with the Indiana University, Research & Sponsored Programs, 62 Union Drive, Room 618, Indianapolis, IN 46292 for a continuation of services for the consumer health web site, MEDLINEplus. Indiana University is using a custom database input system and unique guidelines to select, maintain, and classify health information. They are providing professional health sciences librarians who use guidelines to determine the authority of health information and classify it according to the MEDLINEplus organizational structure. They are using knowledge of the world wide web and consumer health information resources to select and maintain resources for MEDLINEplus. Indiana University is also responsible for providing the following services: (1) creation of consumer health topic pages by evaluating potential health Internet resources for inclusion; (2) following detailed rules for creation of database records using the methodology described in MEDLINEplus Site Development Procedures; (3) review topic by giving feedback in writing to the Government's Official. Indiana University can provide these services beginning immediately and meet the accuracy standards of the NLM. The proposed acquisition will be procured under FAR Part 13 -- Simplified Acquisitions. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available, however, all responsible 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 and 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 00-072/UHP. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent, NLM on (301) 496-6127. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423758). (0040)

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