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BILLING CODE 4151–05–M 

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 postaward 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 nonresearch 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 postaward 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 postaward 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, nonresearch 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 

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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 

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(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, nonresearch 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 

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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. 

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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] 

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