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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 09, 2006 FBO #1748
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Services to provide cancer communication support

Notice Date
9/7/2006
 
Notice Type
Solicitation Notice
 
NAICS
541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 
Contracting Office
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852
 
ZIP Code
20852
 
Solicitation Number
NCI-60202-NG
 
Response Due
9/18/2006
 
Archive Date
10/3/2006
 
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Cancer Information Service (OCIS) plans to procure on a sole source basis, services contract with Marion Morra, Milford, CT. This procurement will provide cancer communication expertise and support to International CIS activities, projects, and relationships, work to advance the implementation of a How To Start A CIS toolbox that was launched at a pre-congress workshop which was held July 2006 International Union Against Cancer (UICC) World Cancer Congress meeting. The supplies and services herein are being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 with the authority to use simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR Part 13. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541990 and the business size standard is $6.5M. The Cancer Information Service is a national resource for information and education about cancer and a leader in translating cancer information into terms the public can easily understand. The CIS is a program of the National Cancer Institute, the Nation's lead agency for cancer research. Through its network of 15 regional offices, the Cancer Information Service serves the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Cancer Information Service is comprised of three program areas that educate people about cancer. This project requires the building of relationships necessary to intermesh the International Cancer Information Service Group, (ICISG) mandate and its future directions with the new strategic directions of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) thereby supporting a more formal working relationship between the two organizations. The Contractor shall provide a systematic method for technology transfer to and among other countries, especially for those countries who are underdeveloped. This shall include exploring the learning needs and techniques of those who will be using the information, designing the program, establishing the teaching methods and materials, devising standards for quality and for evaluation, and overseeing the preparation of necessary materials, Web content and other learning tools. The Contractor shall explore the research possibilities between and among the existing services. Dr. Marion Morra is the only source known to the NCI with expertise in Cancer Communications, programs and initiatives, as well as the experience with the International Cancer Information Service Group, as co-founder. Dr. Morra has been in the forefront in the development of the International Cancer Information Service Group (ICISG), is one of 12 members of its active, working Board of Directors and has attended International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and ICISC/ICISG meetings since the 1990s. Period of performance: Base year with two (2) twelve (12) month options. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 1:00 PM EDT, on September 18, 2006. For further information please contact Malinda Holdcraft, Contract Specialist via electronic mail at holdcram@exchange.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No collect calls will be accepted. No faxed or emailed capability statements will be accepted. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Reference NCI-20202-NG.
 
Record
SN01136121-W 20060909/060907220302 (fbodaily.com)
 
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