R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Date

January 22, 2001

Contracting Office

National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, Building 38A, Room B1N17, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20894

ZIP Code

20894

Solicitation Number

NLM 01-049/UHP

Response Due

February 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Uyen H. Phuong (301) 496-6127

E-Mail Address

karen_riggs@nlm.nih.gov (uyen_phuong@nlm.nih.gov)

Description

It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), to negotiate on a sole source basis with Indiana University, School of Medicine Library, Indianapolis for a continuation of services for the consumer health website, MEDLINEplus. Indiana University was previously issued an award under a competitive contracting mechanism for services using a custom database input system and unique guidelines to select, maintain, and classify health information. Indiana University, School of Medicine Library provides professional health sciences librarians. This continuation of service will provide the National Library of Medicine the University's staff knowledge of the world wide web and consumer health information resources to select and maintain resources for MEDLINEplus. Indiana University will continue to provide the following services: (1) creation of consumer health topic pages by evaluating potential health Internet resources for inclusion; (2) following detailed rules for creation of database records using the methodology described in MEDLINEplus Site Development Procedures; (3) review topic by giving feedback in writing to the Government's Official. Indiana University's staff is certified and trained to provide this service. Indiana University can provide these services beginning immediately and meet the accuracy standards of the NLM. The proposed acquisition will be procured under FAR Part 13 -- Simplified Acquisitions. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available, however, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide professional service as stated above. Responses should sufficiently demonstrate the firm's ability to meet the government's requirements. Responses are required within fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. NLM synopsis No. NLM 01-049/UHP. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent, NLM on (301) 496-6127.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010124/RSOL004.HTM (W-022 SN50B4S3)