Description
This is a synopsis being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through the March 2005 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars through 2001-27. This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 with a small business size standard of $6.0 million. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure an exhibition community coordinator to assist in supporting The Exhibition Program at the National Library of Medicine to produce special exhibitions about science, medicine, and health, their history and their impact on American culture and society. The exhibition community coordinator assists the Exhibition Program staff as they develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach campaigns to attract diverse audiences to visit the exhibition. The target audiences the Exhibition Program is focusing on include but are note limited to: students and educators in K-12 and higher education institutions, associations, retirement communities, special groups such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the DC metropolitan area. The exhibition community coordinator supports the Exhibition Program staff in preparing plans, analyzing progress, developing, and especially implementing and coordinating community outreach campaigns to attract diverse audiences to visit the exhibition and the Library. After arranging for special groups to visit the exhibition, the exhibition community coordinator will provide tours to those visitors. The exhibition community coordinator, working under the guidance of Exhibition Program staff will provide assistance with a docent program: 1) Following recommendations of Exhibition Program staff, the community coordinator will assist in attracting and training volunteers. Key groups to involve in this program will include Library and NIH staff and alumni, retired teachers, and community members; 2) Under the guidance of the Exhibition Program staff, the community coordinator will assist in providing training for new docents; and 3) Working closely with Exhibition Program staff, the exhibition community coordinator will provide assistance in making notes of visitors' responses to various aspects of the exhibition. The exhibition community coordinator assists in developing and implementing marketing plans for various educational and public programs produced by the Exhibition Program. Being involved in various outreach efforts, the exhibition community coordinator will be expected to work some weekends and week nights. The evaluation will be based, in addition to price, on a written quotation detailing the demonstrated capabilities of the prospective vendor in relation to the needs of the project as set forth in the following criteria. Offerors must submit information sufficient to allow the NLM to evaluate the following criteria for award: Criterion A: (50 points) - Vendor must have two (2) years experience in an education and medical setting, preferably working with a diverse group of individuals, in a variety of responsibilities. Criterion B: (30 points) - One (1) year experience in community outreach inviting support and participation in various programs. Criterion C: (10 points) - Experience outreaching to diverse communities with a wide range of skills and experiences. Criterion D: (10 points) - Proficiency in languages other than English (eg: French, Spanish, or other). This requirement is for a base year with option for one (1) successive one-year period. Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number NLM-05 101-UHP will be available on or about June 2, 2005. Request for RFQ NLM-05 101-UHP may be obtained by writing to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, 8600 Rockville Pike, Building 38A, Room B1N20, Bethesda, Maryland 20894; Attention: Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent. Facsimiles WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. The period of performance is anticipated on or about June 27, 2005. All responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM.