Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management Program

In accordance with OMB Circular A-76 (Revised May 29, 2003), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is publicly announcing the start of a Streamlined Competition for Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management (EEODM) Programs. The Competitive Sourcing Official (CSO) is Joe Ellis, Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Health and Human Services. The Contracting Officer (CO) is Larry Manning. The Human Resources Advisor is Lynne Kartsakalis. The Agency Tender Official (ATO) is Lawrence Self. The projected end date of the competition is January 23, 2009. The functions at the NIH to be studied include, but are not limited to, the following: developing NIH-wide policy on EEODM matters; planning, program maintenance and reporting under Management Directive 715; implementing, coordinating, and managing civil rights, equal opportunity, affirmative employment and workforce diversity programs at the NIH; providing guidance on alternative Dispute Resolution procedures and EEO complaint processing; ensuring equal opportunity and diversity in all aspects of employment at NIH; and administrative support services to the EEODM. These services are currently provided by 51 Federal Government employees. The NIH will issue a second notice to announce the decision of the cost comparison on or about January 23, 2009. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. Points of Contact: Larry Manning, Contract Officer, Phone 301-402-3067, Fax 301-435-8514, E-mail mmanninl@od.nih.gov - Anthony Brown, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-2847, Fax 301-435-8514, E-mail brownant@mail.nih.gov