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R -- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING THE MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD SOL 52SBNB9C1011 DUE 010899 POC Romena R. Moy (301) 975-4999 / Sandra L. Febach (301) 975- 6326 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for administrative support services for implementing and administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) as set forth in Public Law 100-107 and The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act of 1987. The Award promotes: (1) understanding of the requirements for performance and competitiveness improvement; and (2) sharing of information on successful performance strategies and the benefits derived from using these strategies. Awards are made annually to recognize U. S. organizations for performance excellence and quality achievements. Awards may be given in each of the eligibility category: (1) Manufacturing, (2) Service, (3) Small Business, (4) Education, and (5) Healthcare. The services required to assist NIST will include: (1) MBNQA Process Management Support, (2) Typesetting, Printing, and Distribution of MBNQA Documents, (3) MBNQA Evaluation Process. Overall work will be divided into tasks and deliverables specified for each task order. In accordance with Public Law 100-107, Sec. 16 (d) (2) (A), in order to qualify for a contractual agreement to carry out the requirements, organizations must be broad-based NONPROFIT entities which are leaders in the field of quality management and which have a history of service to society. The anticipated contract will be a cost reimbursement task order type. Oral proposals will be solicited. All qualified NONPROFIT sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All requests for this solicitation shall be in writing to the above address. This is a full and open competition amongst NONPROFIT entities. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8741 with the small business size limit of $5 million per year. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 11/05/98 (W-SN269097). (0309)

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