SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Coordinator of NLM Magazine Production
- Notice Date
- 11/27/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20894, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 07-032
- Response Due
- 12/12/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/27/2006
- Description
- Background: The Office of Public Information is actively involved in responding to the 1987 Congressional mandate ?...to develop outreach programs aimed at the transfer of the latest scientific findings to all health professionals...in rural communities and other areas, and, to publicize the availability of its products and services...? In response to this charge, the NLM?s OCPL would like to acquire the services of a contractor to assist in the overall coordination of NLM?s NEWSLINE quarterly production. Purpose and Task Description: The purpose of this procurement is to promote NLM?s work and activities to NLM employees and the public. Specifically, NLM has identified the need for a contractor to assist in the overall coordination of the NLM Newsline magazine?s quarterly production. Specifically, the NLM is seeking the assistance of a contractor to: 1) Coordinate the production of the NLM Newsline Magazine with the production of the NIHMedlinePlus magazine; 2) research, draft, revise, and prepare articles for publication in the quarterly issues of the Newsline magazine; 3) coordinate the development, drafting, revision, technical review, fact-checking, approval, and submission of articles for publication; 4) prepare for the moderating of the twice-weekly conference call meetings of NLM OCPL staff, and contractors involved in producing the magazine; 5) act as liaison with contract writers, information sources, NLM staff and others to ensure the efficient review, revision and approval of editorial material; and 6) contribute ongoing editorial and design oversight to ensure the highest quality publication. Evaluation Factors Selection of an offeror for award will be based on an evaluation of proposals against 1) technical factors, and 2) cost/price. The following technical evaluation criteria below are listed in relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes. A. Technical Merit. Quality and clarity of approach to accomplish the objectives of this statement of work. Evidence of work of a similar nature and of ability to accomplish milestones within the time frame. (50 points) B. Personnel. Qualifications, experience, and availability of proposed contractor. Resume detailing past work experience required. (25 points) C. Organization capabilities, experience and commitment, facilities and resources. Evidence of organization capabilities to obtain necessary cooperation to complete project. Is the offeror familiar with the NIH and NLM structure and subject matter? (25 points) Responses to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice should be sent electronically to Sally Boakye at boakyes@mail.nih.gov by December 12, 2006, 4PM (EST). All responsible sources may submit a response, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.
- Place of Performance
- Address: The National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD
- Zip Code: 20894
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20894
- Record
- SN01186486-W 20061129/061127220134 (fbodaily.com)
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