SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Evaluation of Intimal medial thickness measurement in the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study
- Notice Date
- 7/24/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211 - MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-2014-311
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2014
- Point of Contact
- Rodney E. Brooks, Phone: 3014020751
- E-Mail Address
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rodney.brooks@nih.gov
(rodney.brooks@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION This is a pre-solicitation (notice of intent), synopsis to award a contract on an unrestricted full and open basis for the Evaluation of Intimal Medial Thickness measurement in the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Station Support Contracts and Simplified Acquisitions Branch (SS/SA), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), intends to solicit a full and open competition (unrestricted) for non-commercial services under FAR Part 15. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), which is expected to result in a single Cost Reimbursable contract. EXTENT OF COMPETITION •This acquisition is acquisition is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690. REGULATORY AUTHORITY [specify as applicable] The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-74 July 1, 2014. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 15-contracting by Negotiations at an amount exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000). DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT : Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall be required to furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, as needed to perform the Statement of Work, dated June 13, 2014. Background - The National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program is embarking on a longitudinal study of the effects of race and socioeconomic status on healthy aging in a representative sample of community-dwelling residents from the Baltimore metropolitan region. We call this study Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS). The HANDLS study requires a detailed knowledge of the public health characteristics of this region and the ways in which racial and socioeconomic data must be collected to assess their influence on a variety of health outcomes such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular functioning, psychophysiological and cognitive performance, and muscular strength and conditioning. This project is designed to procure the services of a vascular surgeon who has the expertise to read, analyze and interpret carotid Doppler studies collected as part of the HANDLS wave 4 examinations to evaluate the Intimal Medial Thickness (IMT) measurement in the HANDLS study. Carotid Doppler ultrasonography is the method of choice for noninvasive, in vivo examination of the structure and function of the carotid arteries. Purpose and Objectives In this study, we perform high resolution B-mode ultrasonography on the left carotid artery for evaluating systolic and diastolic common carotid arterial diameters, carotid arterial flow, intimal-medial thickness, and plaques. This test is done to demonstrate blocked or reduced blood flow in the arteries of the neck, which could predispose to cerebrovascular events. Specifically, the vendor will evaluate the quality and accuracy of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) measurements and perform clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis. Period of Performance: 08/2014-08/2015 Project Description CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS (SCOPE OF WORK) The contractor shall provide: 1. A Cardiologist or Vascular Surgeon who will provide the following services: 2. Review and advice sonographer's acquisition of images including feedback on the quality of the tests and quality control of the images obtained as part of the HANDLS study; 3. Evaluate the quality and accuracy of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) measurements and perform clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis; 4. Provide technical supervision for the sonographer when required, including feedback on the quality of the tests, and quality control of the images; 5. Review, on a yearly basis, the measurements that are acquired to determine whether any modifications or changes to the protocol are needed. 6. Provide on-call services as needed to review clinical status of participants presenting with plaques, stenosis, or any other relevant vascular condition conferring urgent health risk Although the government will own the data, the Contractor will be encouraged to participate and collaborate in analyses that involve the carotid Doppler studies. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Government will perform surveillance by monitoring the data received for completeness and consistency with minimal errors. Government surveillance will be performed at random intervals no less than three times per year. The government will supply a website where the data will be uploaded and analyzed. DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES 1.Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: Deliverables under this agreement include: •No more than 30 evaluated carotid Doppler studies per week; •Minimal errors in data processing; and •Participation in manuscript development. 2. Reporting Requirements: Reports on quality control of data collected and coded, data and manuscript proposals will be delivered electronically to the Contracting Officer's Representative on April 30th, August 31st and December 31st. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - KEY PERSONNEL 1.The cardiologist or vascular surgeon is considered key personnel and will provide the services and be responsible for the deliverables outlined in the scope of work/statement of work. 2. The minimum educational requirements include: •Doctorate of Medicine •Board Certified & Licensed in the State of Maryland 3. The minimum experience requirements include: •Five (5) years' experience evaluating the quality and accuracy of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) measurements and performing clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis; Five (5) years' experience collaborating on IMT data resulting in published manuscripts CLOSING STATEMENT The solicitation will be issued on or about July 31, 2014 and bids or proposals will be tentatively due about 15 days after the solicitation release date. Potential offerors may request a copy of the solicitation from the Rodney Brooks, electronically at rodney.brooks@nih.gov. Please reference the solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-2014-311 on your electronic request.
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