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R -- EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT SERVICE SOL NCI-RFQ-00160-NR POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent & Gail Zois, Contracting Officer (301)402-4509 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation for an Executive Placement Service and is primarily interested in organizations which have worked with Federal Government Agencies and in particular, organizations which have experience in filling executive positions in the scientific areas of behavioral sciences, clinical and genetic epidemiology and cancer genetics. The provided suplies and/or servies are commercial as defined in FAR Part 2, and this acquisition is being made in accordance with the test program for using simplified procedures for certain commercial items as authorized in FAR 13.5. The contractor will be required to provide a search plan, develop recruitment materials, conduct interviews and provide recommendations in accordance with the Statement of Work. Full details of this requirement will be included in an RFQ package. The procurement will be conducted pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 12. The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) requires assistance in identifying potential candidates for four Senior Level Branch Chief positions located in various branches within DCCPS. The position descriptions for three of the Branch Chief vacancies shall require the same types of responsibilities and duties. These positions are located in three separate branches within DCCPS: Applied Cancer Screening Research Branch, Health Promotion Research Branch, and Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch. A brief summary of the duties for three of the positions are as follows: The Branch Chiefs, plan, develop, coordinate and administer national programs that support the research. They serve as spokespersons for the Program, the Division and the Institute, on specific matters relating to cancer. They plan and direct the programs of the Branch, including the establishment of goals, operation plans and scientific direction, program management and monitoring. Finally, they determine the resources required to achieve the goals and objectives of the Branch, provide technical guidance/leadership and administrative supervision and direction to professional and support staff, and responsible for furthering the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). The fourth Branch Chief position is located in the Prevention and Control Extramural Branch, Behavioral Research Program. A brief summary of the duties for this position are as follows: Serves as the Cancer Control Research Scientist responsible for scientific leadership of the extramural grant program of research within the Cancer Control Research Program. Responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating extramural programs, providing leadership and direction for programs of national and international scope and impact, in areas of need. Maintain an inventory of cancer control research literature and improving research capabilities of the extramural community. Provide technical assistance, and integrate the work of others in the Branch, Division, and the Institute who are leading related areas of researchgrants. The search firm will be expected to meet with NCI senior management on two or three occasions, to conduct a national screening and search, to recommend potential candidates for each position and to provide associated documentation and support. The Government anticipates issuance of a single fixed price type purchase order, and a performance period of three (3) months. This acquisition is set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Code is 7361 and the business size standard is $5M. Potential offerors may request a copy of the solicitation from Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent at the address listed in this notice or by fax on (301) 402-4513. The complete RFQ/solicitation package shall be issued on or about July 24, 2000 and will close approximately 10 to 15 days thereafter at which time the quotations will be due. If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may contact Marsha Gorham in writing or at the fax number provided above. Please reference the solicitation number, NCI-RFQ-00160-NR on your proposal. No collect calls will be accepted. Posted 07/06/00 (W-SN471996). (0188)

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