MEDICAL RESEARCH

Notice Date

March 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (663/90C), 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108

ZIP Code

98108

Description

Puget Sound Health Care System intends to negotiate a sole source research contract with the University of Washington, Department of Medicine for fourth-year, follow-on work associated with the research study, "Paraoxonase and LDA Oxidation in Carotid Artery Disease" under the Central Office approved ERIC Grant number 97010. The proposed contractor will perform: evaluation of the role of paraoxonase in CAAD prediction; evaluation of the role of susceptibility of LDL to oxidation in CAAD prediction; evaluation of the joint effect of variation in paraoxonase activity and/or genotype, and the susceptibility of LDL to oxidation in CAAD prediction. No solicitation document exists; this notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for bids. Alternative sources will be considered only if responding with clear and convincing evidence that they possess the qualifications and experience necessary to meet the Research Department's approved protocol. Identified credentials include but are not limited to similar applied research experience in genetics and hematology. Responses must be in writing and must be received within 10 calendar days of this notice. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010306/SPMSC004.HTM (W-061 SN50F155)