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H -- INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT POC Barbara B. Schultz, Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, (301) 402-2851. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Barbara Schultz, Contracting Officer (301) 402-2851. The Division of Safety, Office of Research Services, of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the availability and technical capability of eligible firms that have the management commitment, technical expertise, service personnel, and other resources necessary to provide a wide range of technical and support services required for conducting effective and comprehensive pest management programs in a variety of NIH facilities. Functions include: the development and implementation of integrated pest management programs in patient care, food service, and office areas; data collection and database management; quality assurance and technical consultation services; program evaluation; training; report writing and distribution; program coordination and management; maintenance of pest management equipment and supplies, and logistical, technical, and clerical support. Support shall be provided in NIH facilities performing a full range of in-patient and out-patient care, food preparation for both commercial and institutional operations; office and administrative support areas for scientific, technical, and visiting staff. All services shall adhere to the principals and practices of urban integrated pest management and the constraints of performing these services in highly sensitive biomedical research environments, and to standards and recommendations pertaining to proper sanitation and building maintenance as they relate to structural pest control. These services are required in NIH buildings both on and off the Bethesda campus. The Government estimates that approximately 7,500 annual work hours of support are needed from the following labor categories: Supervisor(s), Technical Experts, i.e., entomologists, sanitatians, etc., Quality Assurance Specialist(s), Pest Management Technicians, and various Administrative Staff. Firms which believe they have the capability to provide the aforementioned services are invited to submit capability statements in an original plus 3 copies No LATER THAN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Information furnished must establish (1) the firm's experience and capability in developing, managing and operating comprehensive pest management programs required by the NIH, (2) the firm's experience and capability to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, and (3) if significant subcontracting is anticipated, respondents must identify potential subcontractors and address the administrative and management structure of such management(s) to demonstrate performance capabilities and efficiency of all parties. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), NOR Is AN RFP CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Capability statements are to be delivered to the address above. Facsimile (FAX) responses will not be considered. (0110)

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