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A -- STATISTICAL AND CLINICAL COORDINATING CENTER FOR THE CLINICAL NETWORK FOR CONTRACEPTIVE RESEARCH Sol RFP-NICHD-CD-95-03. Due 062095. Contact Karlene Ruddy, Contract Specialist, 301-496-4611. The Contraceptive Development Branch and the Contraceptive and Reproductive Evaluation Branch of the Center for Population Research of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Develpment (NICHD) is seeking an organization to support a network of clinical sites conducting contraceptive clinical trials necessary for FDA approval of new contraceptive drugs and devices and further evaluation of existing drugs and devices. The statistical and clinical coordinating center will provide the statistical, protocol development, clinical monitoring, data management and data analysis support for the coordination of this multicenter clinical trials network. The NICHD anticipates initiating evaluation of as many as seven spermicides, four male condoms, three female devices, and two other contraceptive drugs between 1995 and 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that one cost reimbursement, incrementally funded term form contract will be awarded under the RFP for a period of five years, beginning October 1, 1995. This RFP is a new competition. This announcement is not a request for proposals (RFP). RFP-NICHD-CD-95-03 will be issued on or about April 27, 1995. Proposals will be due approximately 60 days thereafter. The Standard Industrial Code assigned to this acquisition is 7379 and the size is $18 million. Copies of the RFP may be obtained by sending a written request to the address listed above. Requests may also be made by FAX telephone (301) 402-3676. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. (094)

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