[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 202 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61146-61150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21009]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part N, National Institutes of Health, of the Statement of 
Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (40 FR 22859, May 27, 
1975, as amended most recently at 69 FR 64081, November 3, 2004, and 
redesignated from Part HN as Part N at 60 FR 56606, November 9, 1995), 
is amended as set forth below to reflect the consolidation of 
acquisitions activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
This change is designed to strengthen NIH's administrative structure in 
order to meet the goals and mission of NIH. The proposed reorganization 
is consistent with the agreement reached between HHS and NIH on 
consolidation of the acquisitions function.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Cancer Institute (NC, formerly HNC), Office of the Director, Office of 
Management, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NC17B, formerly HNC17B). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer institutes and centers (IC). (2) Provides 
advice and assistance regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle 
from planning to closeout with the purpose of accomplishing all 
acquisitions needed for the scientific mission and all related 
acquisitions required by its customers.
    Treatment and Biology Sciences Branch (NC17B2, formerly HNC17B2). 
(1) Participates in planning research/research support contract 
programs for the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, the 
Division of Cancer Biology, and the Center for Cancer Research; (2) 
advertises proposed acquisitions; (3) assists in reviewing contract 
proposals submitted in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); (4) 
negotiates and makes contract awards; and (5) manages post-award 
business aspects of contracts, and assists Project Officers in managing 
scientific aspects of those contracts.
    Purchasing and Support Acquisition Branch (NC17B3, formerly 
HNC17B3). (1) Participates in the planning for non-research 
acquisitions for the NCI; (2) advertises, solicits proposals, assists 
in review, negotiations, and in making awards; (3) manages all business 
related aspects of the awards during the post-award phase, and assists 
Project Officers as necessary in their oversight and management of 
those awards.
    Prevention, Control, and Population Sciences Branch (NC17B4, 
formerly HNC17B4). (1) Participates in planning research/research 
support contract programs for the Division of Cancer Prevention and the 
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences; (2) advertises 
proposed acquisitions; (3) assists in reviewing contract proposals 
submitted in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); (4) negotiates 
and makes contract awards; and (5) manages post-award business aspects 
of contracts, and assists Project Officers in managing scientific 
aspects of those contracts.
    Epidemiology and Support Branch (NC17B5, formerly HNC17B5). (1) 
Participates in planning research/research support contract programs 
for the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics and the Office of 
the Director, NCI; (2) advertises proposed acquisitions; (3) assists in 
reviewing contract proposals submitted in response to Requests for 
Proposals (RFPs); (4) negotiates and makes contract awards; and (5) 
manages post-award business aspects of contracts, and assists Project 
Officers in managing scientific aspects of those contracts.
    FCRDC Management Operations and Support Branch (NC17B6, formerly 
HNC17B6). (1) Participates in planning the research and research 
support contract programs for the National Cancer Institute--Frederick 
Cancer Research and Development Center (NCI-FCRDC; also, Center); (2) 
directs the administrative and business operations of the Center; (3) 
administers a system of research contracts for the management and 
operation of the Center; (4) develops acquisition plans and conducts 
recompetitions, evaluations, and awards of the contracts that support 
the operation of the Center; (5) manages the utilization of space, the 
maintenance of all buildings and grounds, and the use and provision of 
other resources and services needed by the research programs at the 
FCRDC; and, (6) assists the Office of the Director, NCI, in managing 
the scientific aspects of those contracts.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NH, formerly HNH), Division of 
Extramural Affairs, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NH54, formerly HNH54). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Heart, Lung, and Vascular Diseases Branch (NH542, formerly HNH542). 
(1) Plans, manages and carries out research and development contracting 
activities in support of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 
(NHLBI) and its Customer ICs' scientific missions, including the 
solicitation, negotiation, coordination, awarding, and monitoring of 
all actions; (2) works with program staff and provides advice and 
guidance to support their research activities in the most effective and 
efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, procedures, and internal 
controls to ensure proper and continuing implementation of NIH and 
other applicable policies, laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with 
other Branches within the NHLBI Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at 
NIH to develop new approaches and identify and implement best 
practices; and (5) provides liaison support and representation to the 
greater NIH acquisition community.
    Blood Diseases and Resources/NIAMS Branch (NH544, formerly HNH544). 
(1) Plans, manages and carries out research and development contracting 
activities in support of the NHLBI and its Customer ICs' scientific 
missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, coordination, 
awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with program staff 
and provides advice and guidance to support their research activities 
in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, 
procedures, and

[[Page 61147]]

internal controls to ensure proper and continuing implementation of NIH 
and other applicable policies, laws and regulations; (4) coordinates 
with other Branches within the NHLBI Office of Acquisitions and 
elsewhere at NIH to develop new approaches and identify and implement 
best practices; and (5) provides liaison support and representation to 
the greater NIH acquisition community.
    Epidemiology and Clinical Applications/WHI Branch (NH545, formerly 
HNH545). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and development 
contracting activities in support of the NHLBI and its Customer ICs' 
scientific missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, 
coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with 
program staff and provides advice and guidance to support their 
research activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other Branches within the 
NHLBI Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop new 
approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) provides 
liaison support and representation to the greater NIH acquisition 
community.
    Procurement Branch (NH546, formerly HNH546). (1) Plans, manages and 
carries out simplified acquisitions and station support contracting 
activities to support the NHLBI and its Customer ICs' scientific 
missions; (2) works with program staff and provides advice and guidance 
to support their research activities in the most effective and 
efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, procedures, and internal 
controls to ensure proper and continuing implementation of NIH and 
other applicable policies, laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with 
other Branches within the NHLBI Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at 
NIH to develop new approaches and identify and implement best 
practices; and (5) provides liaison support and representation to the 
greater NIH acquisition community.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NM, formerly HNM), 
Division of Extramural Activities, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NM74, formerly HNM74). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Acquisition Policy and Evaluation Branch (NM742, formerly HNM742). 
(1) Is responsible for the interpretation, development, implementation, 
and evaluation of Federal policies, standards, and procedures 
pertaining to research and development contracting operations that 
support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 
(NIAID) mission; (2) provides business management services, legal 
advice, and interpretation for OA staff and NIAID senior management 
officials; and (3) provides internal controls, reviews OA staff work 
products, and develops best practices and supporting tools for OA and 
scientific program staff.
    Program Management and Operations Branch (NM748, formerly HNM748). 
(1) Coordinates all OA operating and management activities; (2) ensures 
that the policies, procedures, and processes developed by the 
Acquisition Policy and Evaluation Branch are implemented consistently 
throughout the OA; (3) develops, deploys, and coordinates the use and 
management of electronic information systems utilized by OA staff in 
the execution of eCommerce activities; evaluates best practices, and 
develops reporting tools for use in monitoring the operation of the OA; 
(4) is responsible for all administrative functions of the OA including 
personnel recruitment, training, and allocation of resources; and (5) 
is responsible for all contract closeout activities.
    AIDS Research Contracts Branch (NM749, formerly HNM749). (1) 
Develops innovative solutions for the planning and formulation of 
biomedical and behavioral research and development initiatives 
providing complex support services, clinical trials, and advanced 
product development contracts supporting the scientific mission of the 
NIAID; (2) identifies and implements best practices to negotiate, 
coordinate, monitor, and administer contracts from cradle to grave; and 
(3) provides business management services to scientific division 
clients and assists Project Officers in the monitoring of technical 
performance of contracts.
    Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Contracts Branch A 
(NM74A, formerly HNM74A). (1) Develops innovative solutions for the 
planning and formulation of biomedical and behavioral research and 
development initiatives providing complex support services, clinical 
trials, and advanced product development contracts supporting the 
scientific mission of the NIAID; (2) identifies and implements best 
practices to negotiate, coordinate, monitor, and administer contracts 
from inception to completion; and (3) provides business management 
services to scientific division clients and assists Project Officers in 
the monitoring of technical performance of contracts.
    Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Contracts Branch B 
(NM74B, formerly HNM74B). (1) Develops innovative solutions for the 
planning and formulation of biomedical and behavioral research and 
development initiatives providing complex support services, clinical 
trials, and advanced product development contracts supporting the 
scientific mission of the NIAID; (2) identifies and implements best 
practices to negotiate, coordinate, monitor, and administer contracts 
from inception to completion; and (3) provides business management 
services to scientific division clients and assists Project Officers in 
the monitoring of technical performance of contracts.
    Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research Contracts Branch 
(NM74C, formerly HNM74C). (1) Develops innovative solutions for the 
planning and formulation of biomedical and behavioral research and 
development initiatives providing complex support services, clinical 
trials, and advanced product development contracts supporting the 
scientific mission of the NIAID; (2) identifies and implements best 
practices to negotiate, coordinate, monitor, and administer contracts 
from inception to completion; and (3) provides business management 
services to scientific division clients and assists Project Officers in 
the monitoring of technical performance of contracts.
    Acquisition Management and Operations Branch (NM74D, formerly 
HNM74D). (1) Develops innovative solutions for the planning and 
formulation of station support contracts, and all simplified 
acquisition procedures supporting the scientific mission of the 
Division of Intramural Research and Office of the Director, NIAID; (2) 
identifies and implements best practices to negotiate, award, monitor 
and administer all business aspects of procurements for support 
services, equipment, and supplies; and

[[Page 61148]]

(3) develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to implement 
Federal procurement policy related to small purchases and delegated 
procurement.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NK, formerly 
HNK), Division of Extramural Activities, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NK7-6, formerly HNK7-6). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    NIDDK Research and Development Contracts Management Branch (NK7-62, 
formerly HNK7-62). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the scientific 
missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, coordination, 
awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with program staff 
and provides advice and guidance to support their research activities 
in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, 
procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper and continuing 
implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, laws and 
regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the Office of 
Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop new approaches and 
identify and implement best practices; and (5) provides liaison support 
and representation to the greater NIH acquisition community.
    Station Support Branch (NK7-63, formerly HNK7-63). (1) Plans, 
manages and carries out simplified acquisitions and station support 
contracting activities to support the scientific missions; (2) works 
with program staff and provides advice and guidance to support their 
research activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop new approaches 
and identify and implement best practices; and (5) provides liaison 
support and representation to the greater NIH acquisition community.
    NIAAA Research and Development Contracts Management Branch (NK7-64, 
formerly HNK7-64). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the scientific 
missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, coordination, 
awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with program staff 
and provides advice and guidance to support their research activities 
in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, 
procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper and continuing 
implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, laws and 
regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the Office of 
Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop new approaches and 
identify and implement best practices; and (5) provides liaison support 
and representation to the greater NIH acquisition community.
    NICHD Research and Development Contracts Management Branch (NK7-65, 
formerly HNK7-65). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the scientific 
missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, coordination, 
awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with program staff 
and provides advice and guidance to support their research activities 
in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, 
procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper and continuing 
implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, laws and 
regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the Office of 
Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop new approaches and 
identify and implement best practices; and (5) provides liaison support 
and representation to the greater NIH acquisition community.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Institute on Drug Abuse (N6, formerly HN6), Office of the Director, is 
amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (N616, formerly HN616). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Research and Development Contracts Management Branch A (N6162, 
formerly HN6162). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the neurosciences 
scientific missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, 
coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with 
program staff and provides advice and guidance to support their 
research activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
Neurosciences Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Research and Development Contracts Management Branch B (N6163, 
formerly HN6163). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the neurosciences 
scientific missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, 
coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with 
program staff and provides advice and guidance to support their 
research activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
Neurosciences Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Research and Development Contracts Management Branch C (N6164, 
formerly HN6164). (1) Plans, manages and carries out research and 
development contracting activities in support of the neurosciences 
scientific missions, including the solicitation, negotiation, 
coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) works with 
program staff and provides advice and guidance to support their 
research activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and

[[Page 61149]]

regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
Neurosciences Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Consolidated Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions Branch (N6165, 
formerly HN6165). (1) Plans, manages and carries out simplified 
acquisitions and station support contracting activities to support the 
neurosciences scientific missions; (2) works with program staff and 
provides advice and guidance to support their research activities in 
the most effective and efficient manner; (3) develops guidelines, 
procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper and continuing 
implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, laws and 
regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
Neurosciences Office of Acquisitions and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NV, formerly HNV), Office 
of the Director, Office of Management, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NV126, formerly HNV126). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Library of Medicine (NL, formerly HNL), Office of the Director, Office 
of Administration, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NL123, formerly HNL123). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Contracts Branch 1 (NL1232, formerly HNL1232). (1) Plans, manages 
and carries out research and development contracting and consolidated 
station support/simplified acquisitions activities in support of the 
NLM missions and client service centers, including the solicitation, 
negotiation, coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) 
works with program staff and provides advice and guidance to support 
their activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
NLM Office of Acquisitions Management and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Contracts Branch 2 (NL1233, formerly HNL1233). (1) Plans, manages 
and carries out research and development contracting and consolidated 
station support/simplified acquisitions activities in support of the 
NLM missions and client service centers, including the solicitation, 
negotiation, coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) 
works with program staff and provides advice and guidance to support 
their activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
NLM Office of Acquisitions Management and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Contracts Branch 3 (NL1234, formerly HNL1234). (1) Plans, manages 
and carries out research and development contracting and consolidated 
station support/simplified acquisitions activities in support of the 
NLM missions and client service centers, including the solicitation, 
negotiation, coordination, awarding, and monitoring of all actions; (2) 
works with program staff and provides advice and guidance to support 
their activities in the most effective and efficient manner; (3) 
develops guidelines, procedures, and internal controls to ensure proper 
and continuing implementation of NIH and other applicable policies, 
laws and regulations; (4) coordinates with other branches within the 
NLM Office of Acquisitions Management and elsewhere at NIH to develop 
new approaches and identify and implement best practices; and (5) 
provides liaison support and representation to the greater NIH 
acquisition community.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading National 
Library of Medicine (NL, formerly HNL), Office of the Director, Office 
of Office of the Chief Operating Officer, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NJ126, formerly HNJ126). (1) Directs a 
centralized hospital contracting operation serving all departments of 
the Clinical Center; (2) provides advice and assistance to the 
management of all departments on procurement planning with 
responsibility for solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and award, 
contract administration, and contract closeout; and (3) is responsible 
for implementing Federal, Departmental, NIH, and local procurement 
laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in the accomplishment of 
the Clinical Center's procurement support activity.
    Contracts Branch 1 (NJ1262, formerly HNJ1262). (1) Directs a 
centralized contracting branch serving various departments of the 
Clinical Center; (2) provides advice and assistance to the management 
of those departments on acquisition planning with responsibility for 
solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract administration, 
and contract closeout, and (3) is responsible for implementing Federal, 
Departmental, NIH and local acquisition laws, regulations, policies and 
procedures in the accomplishment of the Clinical Center's acquisition 
support activity.
    Contracts Branch 2 (NJ1263, formerly HNJ1263). (1) Directs a 
centralized contracting branch serving various departments of the 
Clinical Center; (2) provides advice and assistance to the management 
of those departments on acquisition planning with responsibility for 
solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract administration, 
and contract closeout, and (3) is responsible for implementing Federal, 
Departmental, NIH and local acquisition laws, regulations, policies and 
procedures in the accomplishment of the Clinical Center's acquisition 
support activity.

[[Page 61150]]

    Contracts Branch 3 (NJ1264, formerly HNJ1264). (1) Directs a 
centralized contracting branch serving various departments of the 
Clinical Center; (2) provides advice and assistance to the management 
of those departments on acquisition planning with responsibility for 
solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract administration, 
and contract closeout, and (3) is responsible for implementing Federal, 
Departmental, NIH and local acquisition laws, regulations, policies and 
procedures in the accomplishment of the Clinical Center's acquisition 
support activity.
    Contracts Branch 4 (NJ1265, formerly HNJ1265). (1) Directs a 
centralized contracting branch serving various departments of the 
Clinical Center; (2) provides advice and assistance to the management 
of those departments on acquisition planning with responsibility for 
solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract administration, 
and contract closeout, and (3) is responsible for implementing Federal, 
Departmental, NIH and local acquisition laws, regulations, policies and 
procedures in the accomplishment of the Clinical Center's acquisition 
support activity.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading Office 
of the Director (NA, formerly HNA), Office of Management, Office of 
Administration, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, is 
amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NAM278, formerly HNAM278). (1) Manages and 
conducts a comprehensive program of all research and development 
contracting, non-research and development contracting, station support 
contracting, commercial item acquisitions using simplified acquisition 
procedures, GSA Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions and simplified 
acquisitions for customer ICs. (2) Provides advice and assistance 
regarding all phases of the acquisition cycle from planning to closeout 
with the purpose of accomplishing all acquisitions needed for the 
scientific mission and all related acquisitions required by its 
customers.
    Section N-B, Organization and Functions, under the heading Office 
of the Director (NA, formerly HNA), Office of Management, Office of 
Research Facilities Development and Operations, is amended as follows:
    Office of Acquisitions (NAM95, formerly HNAM95). (1) Is the 
principal advisor to the NIH and expert on regulations, policies, 
procedures, and processes related to procurement of facilities 
operations, maintenance, and disaster relief; (2) leads and manages the 
NIH acquisition program for facilities maintenance, operations, and 
disaster relief services from acquisition through negotiation and 
contract award to contract closeout using the variety of contract 
instruments allowed under the FAR, HSAR and GSAM and other contract 
policies; (3) manages the evaluation of offers including the 
orchestration of the technical review; and (4) monitors and evaluates 
contract performance; negotiates and executes contract changes, 
resolves post-award issues, and terminates contracts, as appropriate. 
Provides advice, assistance and training in the areas of facilities 
maintenance, operations, and disaster relief contracting to NIH project 
officers and NIH institute, center, and office customers.
    Real Estate Contracting Branch (NAM952, formerly HNAM952). (1) Is 
the principle advisor to the NIH on real property inventory strategies 
and market conditions and acquisition regulations, policies, 
procedures, and processes, related to leased property; (2) leads and 
manages the NIH real estate acquisition and accession activities from 
acquisition planning through negotiation and contract award to contract 
closeout using the variety of contract instruments allowed under the 
FAR, HSAR and GSAM; (3) manages the evaluation of offers including the 
orchestration of the technical review; (4) monitors and evaluates 
contract performance; negotiates and executes contract changes, 
resolves post-award issues, and terminates contracts, as appropriate; 
(5) prepares and processes real property purchase contracts, leases, 
and related legal documents through the DHHS Office of General Counsel; 
(6) prepares all documents and coordinates real property transfer and 
disposal actions through the U. S. General Services Administration; (7) 
manages and maintains lease files; and (8) is the NIH principal 
contracting area for all real property transactions.
    Architecture, Engineering and Construction Contracting Branch 
(NAM953, formerly HNAM953). (1) Is the principal advisor to the NIH and 
expert on regulations, policies, procedures, and processes related to 
procurement of architecture, engineering, construction management, 
construction and building trade services; (2) leads and manages the NIH 
acquisition program for architecture, engineering and construction 
services from acquisition through negotiation and contract award to 
contract closeout using the variety of contract instruments allowed 
under the FAR, HSAR and GSAM and other contract policies; (3) manages 
the evaluation of offers including the orchestration of the technical 
review; (4) monitors and evaluates contract performance; negotiates and 
executes contract changes, resolves post-award issues, and terminates 
contracts, as appropriate; (5) provides advice, assistance and training 
in the areas of design and construction contracting to NIH project 
officers and NIH institute, center, and office customers; and (6) is 
NIH principal contracting area for all architecture and engineering and 
construction contracting.
    Facilities Support Services Contracting Branch (NAM954, formerly 
HNAM954). (1) Is the principal advisor to the NIH and expert on 
regulations, policies, procedures, and processes related to procurement 
of facilities operations, maintenance, and disaster relief; (2) leads 
and manages the NIH acquisition program for facilities maintenance, 
operations, disaster relief and other related services and studies 
impacting NIH real property performance, functionality and appearance 
from acquisition through negotiation and contract award to contract 
closeout using the variety of contract instruments allowed under the 
FAR, HSAR and GSAM and other contract policies; (3) manages the 
evaluation of offers including the orchestration of the technical 
review; (4) monitors and evaluates contract performance; negotiates and 
executes contract changes, resolves post-award issues, and terminates 
contracts as appropriate; (5) provides advice, assistance and training 
in the areas of facilities maintenance, operations, and disaster relief 
contracting to NIH project officers and NIH Institute, Center, and 
Office customers; and (6) is NIH principal contracting area for 
facilities services and related contracting.
    Delegations of Authority: All delegations and redelegations of 
authority to officers and employees of NIH that were in effect 
immediately prior to the effective date of this amendment and are 
consistent with this amendment shall continue in effect, pending 
further redelegation.

    Dated: September 29, 2005.
Elias A. Zerhouni,
Director, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 05-21009 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P