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A -- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES SOL RFQ90006(NR) DUE 102998 POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent (301)402-4509 & Todd Cole, Contracting Officer The Diagnostic Imaging Branch (DIB), Diagnostic Imaging Program (DIP), National Cancer Institute plans diagnostic imaging services of Dr. Curtis P. Langlotz, 5 Biddle Way, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. The Diagnostic Imaging Program (DIP) has responsibility for the planning, evaluation, and coordination of all extramural NCI research related to diagnostic imaging. The Diagnostic Imaging Program plans and conducts research in the development of new imaging modalities; conducts research for the development of imaging techniques that relate the imaging properties of cancer to tumor physiology, tumor metabolism, and the phenotypes of tumor cells; and has a focused research program to stimulate the development and clinical application technologies which use imaging to target minimally invasive techniques of diagnosis and treatment. The Diagnostic Imaging Program is currently involved with several efforts to analyze and understand the current state of imaging trials. Specifically, there are four areas which the DIP is interested in examining. First, the NCI is interested in examining and obtaining information on appropriate standards for data collection from imaging trials. The DIP specifically requires information on the database developed by the American College of Radiology to determine the usefulness of this database as a centralized source of imaging trials information. Second, the NCI is interested in expanding the role of community radiologists in NCI-funded imaging trials and to gain an understanding of the potential roadblocks in increasing recruitment of community radiologists in imaging trials. Third, the DIP would like to further the goal of inter Institute coordination of informatics activities relating to diagnostic imaging. Finally, the DIP would like to establish appropriate liaisons with organizations such as the Radiological Society of North America and the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association to foster collaborations pertaining to informatics as it relates to diagnostic imaging. Dr. Langlotz is a radiologist (M.D.) with a Ph.D. in informatics. He has an extensive background in medical imaging informatics. He has extensive publications in the field of diagnostic imaging and has conducted numerous lectures related to informatics in diagnostic imaging. His unique education and background in diagnostic imaging and informatics is required in reviewing the database developed by the American College of Radiology. In addition, because Dr. Langlotz is well known in the diagnostic imaging field, based on numerous publications and active participation in professional societies relating to imaging (e.g., the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, and the Radiological Society of North America, and others), he is an expert on issues pertaining to diagnostic imaging, including those surrounding community radiologists. Dr. Langlotz currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Radiology in the Department of Radiology for the University of Pennsylvania, and he is on the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Task Force on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, chairing the Subcommittee on Informatics. Because of his background in diagnostic imaging and medical informatics, and his contacts and reputation in both fields, Dr. Langlotz is uniquely qualified to provide guidance to the Diagnostic Imaging Program; review and report on the aforementioned issues; and organize liaisons with other NIH Institutes and Centers involved in informatics so the Diagnostic Imaging Program (DIP), NCI can receive adequate input and establish informatics goals. There is no other individual known to NCI with Dr. Langlotz's combination of training, skills and experience. Dr. Langlotz is the only known source who can perform the above reviews and provide guidance on the issues to meet NCI's information needs. If any interested party believes it can perform the above work and has significant experience in both of the above areas, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform this requirement. Capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 1:00 p.m. EST, on October 29, 1998. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent on (301) 402-4509. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 10/13/98 (W-SN261372). (0286)

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