Professional Services for Biological Field Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), intends to procure a professional services contract for 600 hours of research and planning in selected areas of chemistry, physics and biology involving the relationship between molecular structure and function in a wide range of systems from the University of Parma, Italy with Dr. Cristiano Viappiani's laboratory from February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. The institute intends to procure this service contract by other than full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302. The National Library of Medicine requests the procurement of the professional services contract to provide field research. Vendors may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received before the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.