Facilities Services Functions

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 Facilities Services Administrative Support Functions. 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 Advisors are Annette Vernon and Linda Hunter. The Agency Tender Official (ATO) is John P. McCabe. 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: managing and coordinating responses to emergencies including crimes in progress, fire, critical medical and life threatening situations (911 Triage), and incidents involving hazardous materials; coordinating all parking, transportation, and telecommunication services; traffic control for special events, liaison with law enforcement agencies outside of NIH; coordinating renovations, office moves, allocating office space; and providing support for new construction and maintenance of existing facilities, utilities, and properties. These services are currently provided by 23 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 [email protected] – Darlene Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-443-7801, Fax 301-435-8514, E-mail [email protected] – Arisane Underwood, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-5401, Fax 301-435-8514, E-mail [email protected]