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B -- EVALUATION OF THE INSTUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD (IDEA) PROGRAM SOL NHLBI-RR-P-96-127 DUE 091396 POC Gina M. Cianflone, Procurement Assistant, (301) 435-0366 Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301) 435-0367. The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement to provide all necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, to obtain the advice and guidance of a senior evaluation consultant to establish program criteria and an evaluation database for a future full-scale evaluation of the program entitled, Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program. The purpose of the IDeA Program is to broaden the geographic distribution of NIH institutions located in states in which the aggregate success rate for applications to the NIH has historically been low. Specifically, the Contractor shall have demonstrated expertise and/or be knowledgeable in the following areas: 1) evaluation design and methodology development, 2) data analysis and synthesis, 3) relational database software and system design, 4) management of large research projects, and 5) management of Federally-funded grant and contract programs. The Contractor shall also have good written and communication skills. Demonstrated expertise would include submission of 1) curriculum vitae for senior staff and 2) evidence of previous evaluation studies. The proposed period of performance shall begin September 30, 1996 and continue through April 30, 1997. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 8742, size standard $3.5 million. This acquisition is applicable to simplified acquisition procedures. The proposals may be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis. Interested parties should submit a written request (via mail or facsimile transmission to 301) 480-3345) for a copy of the solicitation number NHLBI-RR-P-96-127, to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Gina Cianflone. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0239)

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