[Nhcoll-l] Smithsonian seeks contractor

[Huddleston, Chris]

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a contractor to provide support services to the National Museum of Natural History Biorepository.

https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/biorepository

Desirable skills:

  *   Ability to use Excel, including pivot tables and index-match
  *   Strong organizational and communication skills
  *   Experience with frozen tissue samples and/or DNA
  *   Methodical and detail-oriented in your work

Work will be performed primarily at the Museum Support Center in Suitland, MD. Regular work must be performed between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Work cannot be performed on federal holidays or whenever the federal government shuts down (such as weather emergencies).

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Proposals will be reviewed based on best value for the money. Send proposals to Chris Huddleston via e-mail at huddlestonc at si.edu<mailto:huddlestonc at si.edu>.  Follow the format set forth in section VIII of the attached RFQ "Information to be submitted with quotes."

There are no benefits, tax, or social security withholdings associated with this contract—this is not an offer of employment at the Smithsonian.

The selected contractor and any sub-contractors must pass a background investigation before work can begin.

All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration to be considered.  Please follow the helpful attached Smithsonian advice for registration.

Chris Huddleston
Biorepository Manager
Collections Program
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
huddlestonc at si.edu

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) complies with all U.S. export and sanctions laws, as well as fish, wildlife and other regulations applicable to the importation and exportation of specimens and research materials.  Please consider the country of origin and nature of any specimen, sample, object or material shipped to NMNH, and if applicable, ensure that it is properly licensed and otherwise compliant with U.S. law prior to shipment.

Learn about the Nagoya Protocol here:  https://learnnagoya.com/


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