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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES SOL NHLBI-PS-2000-658 DUE 083100 POC Cecilia Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the American Psychological Association (APA) (a nonprofit organization), 750 First Street, North East, Washington, DC 20002. The provide conference planning support for the "Enhancing Outcomes in Women's Health: Translating Psycho-social and Behavioral Research into Primary Care, Community Interventions and Health Policy" conference, to be held October 4, 5, & 6, 2001 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and is exempt from the requirements of FAR part 6. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8999, Size Standard $5.M. The American Psychological Association (APA) has served as a sponsor and planner of a number of meetings on Women's program issues for a number of years. APA possess the knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to sponsor andprovide conference support for meetings on psycho-social issues of this magnitude. An award to any other source cannot be made due to APA being a cosponsor of this conference. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NHLBI-PS-2000-658, may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Suite 6042, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD. 20892-7902, attention: Ms. Cecilia Morales, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487064). (0230)

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