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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) SOL OJP-96-R-001 DUE 120595 POC Robyn Dyson Towles, Contracting Officer, 202/616-9226 or Barbara J. Watson, Contract Specialist, 202/307-5863. The proposed procurement is to provide technical assistance and support to NIJ in its research, demonstration and evaluation of criminal justice programs. It is anticipated that a three-year incrementally funded contract will be awarded on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis. The contractor shall provide all professional and technical personnel, clerical services, equipment, facilities, and material necessary to provide the following tasks: (1) support for planning the research agenda and developing research solicitations; (2) support for peer review of research proposals; (3) support for ongoing research; (4) support for report review; and (5) ongoing administrative support. Proposal evaluation will emphasize technical approach and past performance. Interested offerors shall submit their requests for RFP No. OJP-96-R-001, in writing, to the above address NLT 15 days subsequent to the date of publication of this announcement. No telephone requests will be honored. Limited number of copies available. Anticipated date of RFP issuance is on/or about October 1995. The date specified in Block 10 above is only an anticipated closing date. The actual closing date will be governed by the solicitation when it is issued. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which will be considered by the Agency. (0261)

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