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R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL NLM 00-110/UHP DUE 051000 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 OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Technical Processing and Cataloging Services, 6565 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017, to provide professional services for: a) searching an outside bibliographic source (i.e., the OCLC WorldCAT) a minimum of 300 titles and a maximum of 600 titles in the Japanese language and returning uncataloged to NLM those for which copy is found; and b) providing original limited cataloging records for 300-600 Japanese language monographs and multipart items. The services will include applying the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Edition (Revised 1998) (AACR2R), ALA-LC Romanization Tables (published in 1991 by the Library of Congress), and the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRIs) to descriptive cataloging and verification of name/series access points in the online authority file available via OCLC; assigning NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors and assigning class numbers to each monograph using the NLM Classification or the Library of Congress classification schemes. The work also involves application of transliteration rules, following the ALA-LC Romanization Tables, published in 1991 by the Library of Congress. OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., offers a trained library professional staff, with an in-depth knowledge of cataloging applying AACR2R and the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRIs), and experience in a wide variety of foreign languages including Japanese. The staff is also knowledgeable in the application of the ALA-LC Romanization Tables. The staff also have experience in cataloging biomedical materials, including experience in using MeSH and the NLM Classification. The project is envisioned to consist of a base period, with two one-year options. The base period of performance is anticipated to start on or about June 16, 2000 and expire on or about June 15, 2001. 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 services as stated 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 00-110/UHP. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent, NLM on (301) 496-6127. Posted 04/24/00 (W-SN447796). (0115)

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