SPECIAL NOTICE
B -- Study on Diagnostic Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, 12501 Ardennes Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20857
- Solicitation Number
- 13-233-SOL-00686
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2013
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Eskandari, Phone: 3014433516
- E-Mail Address
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jennifer.eskandari@psc.hhs.gov
(jennifer.eskandari@psc.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SYNOPSIS: Study on Diagnostic Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Solicitation#: 13-233-SOL-00686 Notice Type: Synopsis NAICS Code: 541690 Date: August 15, 2013 The Program Support Center on behalf of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH) within the Department of Health and Human Services intends to negotiate and award a contract to the National Academies (Institute of Medicine) on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to support a study committee to recommend clinical diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Clinicians and medical professionals disagree on many aspects of ME/CFS, ranging from frank disbelief in the illness to confusion about the application of clinical diagnostic criteria. In collaboration with CFSAC ex officio agencies, OASH will request that the IOM develop consensus clinical diagnostic criteria for this disorder. A widely accepted clinical definition and a clear distinction from clinical trials and research case definitions would aid in advancing clinical care, drug development, and basic and translational research for ME/CFS. This study would also demonstrate HHS' commitment and aggressive pursuit of solutions to this poorly-understood and disabling condition. In response to a request from the OASH, the Board on the Health of Select Populations of the Institute of Medicine will establish a study committee of thought leaders and stakeholders to comprehensively evaluate the current status of criteria for the diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The Committee will consider the various existing definitions for chronic fatigue syndrome and develop consensus clinical diagnostic criteria for this disorder. Widely accepted clinical diagnostic criteria and a clear distinction from case definitions for clinical trials and research will aid in advancing clinical care, drug development, and basic and translational research. The Committee will also distinguish between disease subgroups, develop a plan for updating the new criteria, and make recommendations for its implementation. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources that have the requisite qualifications to perform the work described above may submit a statement of capabilities electronically to Jennifer Eskandari at Jennifer.eskandari@psc.hhs.gov. Responses must be double-spaced with 1" margins on all sides and use a standard font no smaller than 12 point. The response must be sequentially numbered, beginning on the first page after the table of contents. Responses are due by August 30, 2013 by 4:00 pm EST. Responses will not be accepted after the due date. If no capability statements are received which specifically demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements above, the Government shall proceed with negotiating a sole source contract to the National Academies (Institute of Medicine). Procurement Classification (Service) Code: B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D Contracting Office: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Strategic Acquisition Service/ Program Support Center 12501 Ardennes Avenue Rockville, MD 20857 Point of Contact: Jennifer Eskandari, Contract Specialist, SAS/PSC/DAM-B Phone: 301-443-3516 Email: jennifer.eskandari@psc.hhs.gov
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