International Scientist to Scientist Exchange Program

General Information: 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) on a sole source basis for a five year period. This a renewal of contract HHSN261200411001C. Purpose: The purpose of this project 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 NCI's requirement can only be met by the International Union Against Cancer, which possesses the following unique capabilities and expertise: 1) Respected international reputation of the UICC and the UICC's principal investigator in the field of cancer research; 2) UICC's membership in a broad network of governmental and private institutions/organizations engaged in all aspects of cancer research; 3) UICC is an apolitical international organization or agency which is not affiliated with any specific country and which has a clearly defined objective in the area of cancer research., and 4) UICC's extensive experience in the management of international fellowship programs. UICC is the only firm that can fulfill this requirement within the required timeframe, with the necessary experience and expertise, and without substantial duplication of costs/effort, or substantial delay in performance. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). See numbered Note 22. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document exists. If there are any responsible contractors who have proven experience and meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, they may submit experience, capabilities and qualifications which will be considered by the NCI. All information received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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 normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no responses are received, NCI will proceed with a sole source award. 1. Points of Contact: James Carder, Contracting Officer carderj@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-228-4221 (No collect calls will be accepted.) Contracting Office Address: If hand-delivered or delivery service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Treatment and Support Branch Office of Acquisitions, NCI National Cancer Institute at Frederick Building 244, Room 100 Frederick, MD 21701-1201 If using U.S. Postal Service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions, NCI Treatment and Support Branch National Cancer Institute at Frederick P.O. Box B, 244 Miller Drive Frederick, MD 21701-1201 NOTE: Ft. Detrick is a secured military base. Couriers delivering packages must use the 7th Street (Main Entrance) to gain access to Ft. Detrick.