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 UICCs principal investigator in the field of cancer research; 2) UICCs 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) UICCs 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.