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D -- BIOMEDICAL COMPUTING FOR THE DIVISION OF CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GENETICS SOL NO2-CP-81005-13 POC Sharon A. Miller, Contracting Officer, 301/496-8611 E-MAIL: Sharon A. Miller, sm103r@nih.gov. The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks computer-related support for its biostatisticians, epidemiologists, geneticists and other DCEG professionals. This computer-related support falls into three main categories: 1) data management activities; 2) systems design and development; and 3) statistical analysis and modeling. Data management involves keying, formatting, and editing data collected from field studies. Systems design and development entails defining technical specification requirements and program language code required to implement automated solutions. Statistical analysis and modeling involves using standard software packages and developing specialized software to carry out analyses under the general guidance of DCEG personnel. The proposed contract will be a cost-reimbursement type contract with a requirement of 355,700 hours over a five-year period of performance. The proposed contract will be a 100% small-business set aside, SIC Code 7374, with a size standard of $14.5 million. All responsible small businesses capable of providing this support and meeting these criterion are encouraged to submit an offer and will be considered by the National Cancer Institute. Proposals will be due approximately 30 days after the actual release date of the Request for Proposal. Anticipated award date is January 31, 1998. See numbered note #1. No collect calls will be accepted. (0196)

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