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R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL NLM 99-120/SLF POC Sheila L. Fauble, Procurement Technician, (301) 496-6546 It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure professional services on a sole source basis with Walter Hickel, Ph.D, 1601 Argonne Pl, #222, Washington, DC 20009 to continue services currently being provided by the vendor. The vendor will continue to provide a range of historical services in the historical analysis and interpretation of primary archival and manuscript sources produced by or related to Nobel-Prize-winning doctors and scientists that are part of, or planned for, the "Profiles in Science" project. Dr. Hickel is an experienced historian, with a Ph.D. in the history of medicine and American history of the twentieth century. Dr. Hickel provides the valuable skills necessary to continue the development of the digital site on Dr. Joshua Lederberg in the Digital Manuscript Program. Subsequent to the award of this purchase order, the program area has determined that the project requirement is significantly more complex than originally anticipated. Consequently, additional funds, time and effort are needed in order for the contractor to complete the project. Introducing a new contractor at this point in time would add significant amount of training time, government coordination, and therefore costs to the government. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) nor is an RFQ available, however, all responsible and responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. Responses are required within fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to Sheila L. Fauble, Procurement Technician, NLM on (301) 496-6546. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363770). (0217)

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