The National Cancer Institute has a requirement for data management support for its specimen resource activities and related resource projects. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541519. The RFP, number N02-CM-47012-54, will be released around Feb. 18 at http://rcb.nci.nih.gov/. Contact MaryAnne Golling at gollingm@mail.nih.gov.

The National Cancer Institute plans to re-compete a contract for data management services for Cancer Diagnosis Program activities. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541519. The contractor will establish databases and tracking systems, assist in the development of forms for data collection, enter data from forms into the database using appropriate quality control measures and prepare statistical summary data using available statistical software for projects conducted by NCI components. The incumbent is Information Management Services Inc. under contract number N02-CM-97018. The solicitation, number N02-CM-47012-54, will be released around Feb. 18 at http://rcb.nci.nih.gov/. Contact MaryAnne Golling, at gollingm@mail.nih.gov.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, South, in North Charleston, SC, plans a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity construction contract for work in the Fort Worth, TX, area. One of awards may be a small business or HUBZone set-aside. The NAICS code is 236220. Projects will vary in size from around $50,000 to $3 million with the average project in the $500,000-$1.5 million range. Phase I of the solicitation, numberN62467-04-R-0095, will be released around Feb. 11 at http://esol.navfac.navy.mil. Contact Shirley Shumer at 843-820-5923.

The Veterans Affairs Department seeks sources for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity construction contract for its facilities in New York and New Jersey. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The solicitation package, number 10N3-83-04, will be posted in early February at www.bos.oamm.va.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/BosPublic.woa. Contact jadwiga.kustra@med.va.gov.

The Tennessee Army National Guard plans a solicitation for technical support and computer maintenance in Smyrna, TN. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 811212. This requirement will be set up as a firm fixed-price blanket purchase agreement.

The Tennessee Guard also plans a solicitation for video equipment repair and technical support at the same location. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 811212.

Both RFQs are anticipated around Feb. 20. To receive a copy, contact Jane Swafford, USPFO for Tennessee, P.O. Box 40748, Powell Avenue, Nashville, TN or fax 615-313-0529.

GSA’s Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts Center in San Diego has released a request for information for white papers in the area of Security, including Information Technology security and non-IT security, and other supporting materials. Contact aprell.bradford@gsa.gov.

A-76 Competitions

The National Institutes of Health announced a standard competition for Visual and Medical Arts Services. The NAICS code is 541430. Services will be provided in Baltimore, and Bethesda, MD; Rocky Mountain Labs, MT; and Research Triangle Park, NC. These services are currently performed by 62 government personnel and several contractors, including : American Institute for Research, Aspen Systems Corp., Capital Consulting Corp., Circle Solutions, Exhibits Unlimited, Equals Three Corp., GYMR, The Hill Group, International Development and Resources, Lockheed Martin Services Inc., Mednav Inc., National Osteoporosis Foundation, Ogilvy and Z-Tech Corp. The statement of work is not yet available. Contact Zetherine Gore at zgore@nih.gov.

After a streamlined competition, SBA has decided to contract out its Small Business Investment Company examination activities. The work involves 22.5 full time-equivalent positions. The agency will initiate an acquisition shortly. Contact deborah.woods@sba.gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a standard competition for clerical/office automation in Atlanta and other locations. This is a small business set-aside. CDC now has 224 employees performing the functions. A statement of work is anticipated this month. Contact Edward Dick at 770-488-2436.

The Transportation Department’s Federal Transit Administration is conducting a streamlined competition for eight positions in its Office of Accounting in Washington. Contact angela.maldonado@fta.dot.gov.