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R -- CHORNOBYL RESEARCH PROJECTS SOL NCI-RFQ-00111-NV DUE 051500 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent, 301-402-4509, Gail Zois, Contracting Officer 301-402-4509 The Chornobyl Research Unit (CRU), Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetic, National Cancer Institute (NCI), plans to procure the services of Dr. Olga Tsvetkova, Kiev, Ukraine. The Chornobyl Research Unit (CRU) is a joint sponsor on two collaborative U.S.-Ukraine epidemiological studies in the Ukraine. Dr. Tsvetkova shall provide on-site administrative and liaison support between the CRU and Ukraine (e.g., governmental, scientific and medical institutions, and international centers as well as private individuals). This effort requires that the contractor meet the following criteria: 1) resides in Ukraine and is able to provide the constant presence that is needed as numerous administrative issues may arise; 2) has adequate facilities and points of contact; 3) possesses the ability to speak and write in three languages (English, Ukranian, and Russian) proficiently using scientific terminology; 4) possesses in-depth knowledge of the health organizations in the Ukraine and have an established network of professional contacts in academia and government; 5) has scientific expertise in Chornobyl health and environmental issues; and 6) has a doctoral degree in radiation biology or equivalent. Dr. Tsvetkova shall: 1) attend local scientific conferences and Ministry of Health meetings pertaining to Chornobyl and providing NCI with pertinent information; 2) serve as a translator/interpretor between English speaking, Ukranian speaking and Russian speaking individual at various meetings; 3) maintain professional and personal contacts within the Ukrainian governmental and scientific agencies; 4) assist the Project Directors by interpreting instructions from the NCI which requires intimate knowledge, understanding and familiarity with NCI procedures and regulations; and 5) provide NCI team members with scientific and background information on topics relevant to site visits. Dr. Tsvetkova is the only source known to the NCI investigator who meets all of the aforementioned needs. It is anticipated that an award of a one year base period with three, one year options will be made. This is not a solicitation for quotes. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain information in sufficient detail to allow the NCI researcher to determine if the party can meet the above requirements. Capability statements must be received in the Contracting Office by 1:00 PM EST (local Washington, D.C. time) on May 15, 2000. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent on (301)402-4509. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 04/28/00 (W-SN449526). (0119)

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