Position at National Library of Medicine

The History of Medicine Division (HMD) of the National Library of
Medicine (NLM) requires the services of a person trained in hand
book and paper conservation techniques, to work on-site, at the NLM,
for a minimum of 16 hours and a maximum of 100 hours per month, to
do repairs to paper and bindings in the rare book collection,
construction of phase boxes, portfolios, and other housings,
preparation of materials and record-keeping for off-site
conservation and microfilming, and design and construction of
supports for exhibit of materials. Demonstrated training and
experience in hand conservation treatments and evidence of ability
to work independently and to make appropriate decisions concerning
treatment of early books, manuscripts, and graphic works on paper
are required. The period of performance will begin on or about Aug.
2, 1999, and will last for one year with option for one successive
one-year period. This procurement is being conducted under the
Simplified Acquisition Threshold. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) will
be issued on or about June 21, 1999. All responsible sources may
submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. Request for
the RFQ must be in writing stating the  solicitation number
(W-167SN343691), complete name, address, and phone number. Mail
request to the

    National Library of Medicine
    Office of Acquisitions Management
    Bld. 38A, Room B1N17
    8600 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, Maryland 20894.

For further information, contact

    Liem T. Nguyen
    Contract Specialist
    301-496-6546
    liem_nguyen [at] nlm__nih__gov

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