STATEMENT OF WORK

Conference on "Exploring the Link between Obesity and Alzheimer's
Disease"

National Institute on Aging

Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging Program

 The Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging (NNA) Program needs an
immediate price quote for logistical conference support for our upcoming
conference to be held in he Bethesda, Maryland area.  Below is a
statement of work that outlines the general scope of this task order; we
will provide the specifics at a later date.  Please provide us with the
price quote for the following services provided by your company:

 The contractor shall provide necessary conference services and program
support for a meeting to be held in the Bethesda, Maryland area sometime
in late May/early June 2006.  This task order includes all pre-meeting
discussions and conference set-up that would need to be done during the
time period of March 1st, 2006 -- June 30th, 2006.  Independently, and
not as an agent of the Government; the Contractor shall furnish all
necessary services, including: payment to the traveler of per diem
costs; qualified personnel; material; equipment; and facilities not
otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement
of Work below:

The contractor shall perform, but not necessarily be limited to the
following tasks:

A.  [Task order and Monthly Progress Reports]{.underline}

    -   Meet with NNA personnel to review the original task list and
        revise as necessary.  Prepare and submit revised task list and
        cost to the Project Officer within five working days following
        initial meeting.

    -   Will provide NNA personnel with monthly progress reports
        including cost expenditures.

B.  [Meeting Support]{.underline}

> Technical support by the contractor will included the identification
> of materials; preparation of pre-conference materials; speaker and
> participants liaisons; travel arrangements; facility coordination;
> negotiating best cost for meeting space; payment of facility;
> arranging for meals and refreshments as appropriate and permissible
> and on-site support.  Specifically the contractor shall:

-   Provide assistance in selecting and arranging for suitable
    conference locations and facilities.

-   Set-up a direct billing with conference center/hotel/motel for
    sleeping rooms, and provides a reservation service for conference
    center/hotel/motel accommodations for the attendees at the
    conference.

-   Duplicate and distribute letters to participants and speakers
    outlining objectives of the overall project.

-   Duplicate, bind, and circulate any background materials in advance
    of meeting.

-   Provide the lodging facility with a rooming list of participants and
    update with changes, cancellations, guarantees as the information is
    received.  Make telephone or fax calls to participants, as needed,
    to collect this information if it is not returned within the
    established deadline.

-   Confirm lodging dates and provide directions to the lodging location
    and other relevant information (such as confirmation of dates with
    participants).  Maintain contact with participants as needed, and
    serve as responder for inquiries from applicants about logistics of
    meeting.

-   Provide meeting participants with a logistical package that will
    include information about the meeting location, hotel,
    transportation options (include Metro map & map of Bethesda), and
    list of restaurants (if needed).

-   Prepare and provide each participant with name badge, nameplate, and
    2-pocket folder to include a final agenda, participant list, pad and
    pen, and other materials designated by meeting organizers.  Will
    purchase all supplies & materials needed.

-   Arrange coffee breaks as permissible.

-   If determined necessary for the meeting facility chosen, arrange for
    onsite support to include set-up, operations of AV equipment,
    interaction with staff, vendors, trouble-shooting, information and
    close-out, receiving and transferring messages to participants and
    informal assistance with ground transportation to local
    airports/train stations as requested. AV equipment should include
    provision of the following: LCD projector, laptop computer, boards
    or easels for display of posters, microphones (lavelier, table
    and/or floor), laser pointer. Some of these pieces of equipment may
    best be provided by the NIA. The contractor will meet with the NNA
    personnel to determine which is the best source.

-   Arrange for reimbursement of ground travel only from home or work to
    airport and return, from destination airport to hotel or meeting
    place a return, meals & incidental expenses, and hotel lodging for
    20-25 travelers.

-   Review and process vendor invoices.

-   Set-up a system for travel reservations and payments for
    airline/train/personal vehicle expenses for 20-25 travelers.

 C.            [Administrative Support]{.underline}

> The contractor will assist in the following general areas related to
> the administrative support:
>
> Production, stuffing, and mailing of letters and other materials;
>
>  If necessary, will provide courier service between Gateway building &
> the contractor, and possibly to other select NIH buildings located in
> the Bethesda, Maryland area.
>
> If necessary, reproduction of printed materials (copying).

D.              [Planned Meeting]{.underline}

> Conference entitled: "Exploring the Link between Obesity and
> Alzheimer's Disease" A two-day meeting to be held in the Bethesda,
> Maryland area. Approximately 23 travelers plus 30 local participants.