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R -- INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIST-TO-SCIENTIST EXCHANGE PROGRAM SOL N02-CO-91012-11 DUE 120198 POC Charles H. Jackson, Jr., Contracting Officer, NCI or Wayne E. Jackson, Contract Specialist, NCI E-MAIL: Wayne E. Jackson, Contract Specialist, NCI, WJ8u@nih.gov. International Scientist-To-Scientist Exchange Program. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) for a five year continuation of contract N02-CO-40532. The purpose of the contract is to provide support activities for an International Scientist-To-Scientist Exchange Program in cancer research. The principal function is to facilitate and promote the direct and rapid transfer of cancer research information between investigators in different countries working in the same area of cancer research. Under the program, qualified investigators from any country may visit an investigator at a research institute in another country for a period of approximately one month. The agency's needs can only be met by the International Union Against Cancer, which provides the following capabilities: 1) respected international reputation of the organization and the principal investigator; 2) membership in a broad network of governmental and private institutions/organizations engaged in all aspects of cancer research; 3) the neutral political stance of the organization, and 4) extensive experience in the management of international fellowship programs. If there are any responsible contractors who have proven experience to meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, they may submit experiences, capabilities and qualifications which will be considered by the NIH. The award period shall be for five years beginning in April 1999. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition has been designated as a sole source acquisition.The sole source solicitation is scheduled for release on approximately November 22, 1998. Point of contact: Wayne E. Jackson, Contract Specialist, or Charles H. Jackson, Jr., Contracting Officer. Electronic Mail address: wj8u@nih.gov. Fax: (301) 480-0241. Telephone: (301) 435-3779. See numbered Note 22. No collect calls will be accepted. Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239827). (0232)

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