Q -- NON-PERSONAL SERVICES FOR A RESEARCH CONSULTANT FOR REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER

Notice Date

September 14, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Medical Center (BCA), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, Suite 535, San Diego, CA 92134-5191

ZIP Code

92134-5191

Solicitation Number

N00259-01-T-0065

Response Due

September 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Glenda C. Abalos, Purchasing Agent, 619/532-8084, Loida Toledo, Lead Purchasing Agent, 619/532-8122

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail (gcabalos@nmcsd.med.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, number N00259-01-T-0065, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-27. The Naval Medical Center San Diego intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced purchase order to Linda Bourque, 817 Venezia Avenue, Venice, CA 92134, for the acquisition of non-personal services as a research consultant. Contractor will provide data analysis on questionnaires which were developed specifically for the PRK project to research normative data to use in up and coming study parameters for FDA/BUMED protocols in the ongoing PRK study. Contractor must aid in experimental design, statistics and library skill to investigate and analyze data collected on previous questionnaires for extended studies on the PRK FDA/BUMED protocols. Duties: Under the direction of the Research Director and Commander, the incumbent shall manage and conduct data analysis on pre/post operative data collected from questionnaire as well as formulating new questionnaires from data collected as part of the photorefractive keratectomy program; manage computer data from both the visual performance testing and data generated by previous as well as future questionnaires; conduct library searches for pertinent scientific literature, aid in the statistical analysis of data, prepare tables and graphs of results; and must be willing to travel at least 4 times out of the year. Requirements: BS/PhD in biology/physiology or relevant sciences; must have at least 3 years experience working on scientific projects including at least 1 year directly involved in refractive surgery; current research in refractive surgery; ability to communicate orally and in writing using universal English; proficient with computers and familiar with software for work processing, database management and statistical analysis (includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access); experience with analysis of photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity; and experience and demonstrated understanding of experimental design, statistics and library skills to investigate scientific literature. Services will be performed at Refractive Surgery Center Branch Medical Clinic, Building 624-2,2650, Naval Training Center, Stockton Road, San Diego, CA 92106 unless specifically directed otherwise by the research Director or the Director, Refractive Surgery Center, NMCSD. Duty hours will be Monday through Friday from 0800-1700. Period of performance: 28 Sep 01 through 27 Sep 02, a total of 2080 hours. Award will be made based on the professional requirements listed in the statement of work, past performance and price. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 95); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal (a copy can be obtained by contacting Glenda C. Abalos at 619/532-8084); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 95), the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); and 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998); FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 1999); FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996). All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Offers are due no later than 25 Sep 01. See Note 22.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010918/QSOL013.HTM (W-257 SN50X6A0)