A -- A -- NINDS LOGISTICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Notice Date

October 23, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Neuroscience Center, Suite 3287, MSC 9531, Bethesda, MD, 20892-9531

ZIP Code

20892-9531

Solicitation Number

na

Response Due

December 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Patricia Denney, Contracting Officer, Phone 301 496-1813, Fax 301 402-4225, Email pd22n@nih.gov

Description

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health, intends to negotiate a contract with Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on a sole source basis for logistical and technical support for the Institute?s Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The DIR, NINDS has operated several of its labs including the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Laboratory of Neurochemistry at an outside marine laboratory on a part-time basis over the last 13 years. The Molecular Neurophysiology Unit will be added to this group under the new contract. A five-year program beginning in May 2002 is anticipated. The program will support important research in neural cells and neural cell membranes, neuronal signaling, and short and long-term memory mechanisms. It is based on the need in the NINDS, DIR for live squid and other marine invertebrates to investigate the cellular function underlining central nervous system function. MBL will provide a science based working environment at a marine facility with capabilities to collect and hold the Atlantic squid, Loligo Peallii, and other marine invertebrates. Support will include technical services in the areas of mariculture, biochemistry, and computer programming. Logistical support will be required in the areas of squid collection, shop services, photo and graphics, and laboratory space. The prerequisite knowledge, skilled personnel, experience and facilities for performance of this proposed acquisition by the MBL has been demonstrated by the only responsible source for this work pursuant to 41 USC 253?(1) as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. Inherent duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in=20 Obtaining this support make competition of this requirement not feasible. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). See Note 22*****

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011025/ASOL008.HTM (D-296 SN5113C0)