R -- PROFESSIONAL

Notice Date

December 13, 2000

Contracting Office

National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, Building 38A, Room B1N17, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20894

ZIP Code

20894

Solicitation Number

RFQ NLM 01-022/SLF

Response Due

December 26, 2000

Point of Contact

Sheila L. Fauble, 301-496-6546

Description

It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine to negotiate on a sole source basis for a continuation of services with Jennifer Whitfield for the expansion and maintenance of the consumer health web site, MEDLINEplus. Ms. Whitfield will continue evaluating potential health information resources based on the MEDLINEplus selection guidelines. This project provides recommendations for the implementation of health news, other health related resources, creating test plans and documentation for input and system maintenance. Ms. Whitfield is the only known source to provide this continuation of services based on her knowledge of biomedical information resources and extensive experience with and knowledge of the MEDLINEplus development and maintenance system. 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 01-022/SLF. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Sheila L. Fauble, Contract Specialist, NLM on (301) 496-6546.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001215/RSOL002.HTM (W-348 SN5087X8)