SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Evaluation of Intimal Medical Thickness Measurement in the Healthy Aging Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study
- Notice Date
- 1/27/2016
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4211 - MSC 9559, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-2016-115
- Archive Date
- 2/20/2016
- Point of Contact
- Samantha A. Kelly, Phone: 3014028855
- E-Mail Address
-
samantha.kelly2@nih.gov
(samantha.kelly2@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO ACTION. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Station Support Contracts and Simplified Acquisitions Branch (SS/SA) on behalf of the National Institute of Aging intends to negotiate and award a contract for the "Evaluation of Intimal Medical Thickness Measurement in the Healthy Aging Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study". EXTENT OF COMPETITION: This acquisition is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690 with a Size Standard of $15 Million. REGULATORY AUTHORITY: The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-85-1 dated January 4, 2016. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-contracting by Simplified Acquisition Procedures at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000). DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program is embarking on a longitudinal study of the effects of race and socioeconomic status on healthy aging in a representative sample of community­ dwelling residents from the Baltimore metropolitan region. The study is called Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS). The HANDLS study requires a detailed knowledge of the public health characteristics of this region and the ways in which racial and socioeconomic data must be collected to assess their influence on a variety of health outcomes such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular functioning, psychophysiological and cognitive performance, and muscular strength and conditioning. Carotid Doppler ultrasonography is the method of choice for noninvasive, in vivo examination of the structure and function of the carotid arteries. In this study, a high resolution B-mode ultrasonography on the left carotid artery for evaluating systolic and diastolic common carotid arterial diameters, carotid arterial flow, intimal-medial thickness, and plaques is performed. This test is done to demonstrate blocked or reduced blood flow in the arteries of the neck, which could predispose to cerebrovascular events. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this requirement is to procure the services of a vascular surgeon who has the expertise to read, analyze and interpret carotid Doppler studies collected as part of the HANDLS wave 4 examinations to evaluate the quality and accuracy of Intimal Medial Thickness (IMT) measurement in the HANDLS study and perform clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis. Period of Performance: Base Year: 04/01/2016 - 03/31/2017 Optional Renewal Years: Option Year #1: 04/01/2017 - 03/31/2018 Project Description: The contractor shall provide a Cardiologist or Vascular Surgeon who will provide the following services: 1.Review and advise sonographer's acquisition of Images including feedback on the quality of the tests and quality control of the images obtained as part of the HANDLS study; 2.Evaluate the quality and accuracy of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) measurements and perform clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis; 3.Provide technical supervision for the sonographer when required, including feedback on the quality of the tests, and quality control of the images; 4.Review, on a yearly basis, the measurements that are acquired to determine whether any modifications or changes to the protocol are needed. 5.Provide on-call services as needed to review clinical status of participants presenting with plaques, stenosis, or any other relevant vascular condition conferring urgent health risk Although the government will own the data, the Contractor will be encouraged to participate and collaborate in analyses that involve the carotid Doppler studies. Other Important Considerations: Deliverables include the following: 1.No more than 30 evaluated Carotid Doppler studies per week with minimal errors in data processing 2.Participation in manuscript development and reports on quality control of data collected and coded, data and manuscript proposals 3.Reports on quality control of data collected and coded data as well as manuscript proposals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer's Representative electronically on these respective dates, subject to change: July 30th, November 30th and March 31st of each year. Key Personnel: The cardiologist or vascular surgeon is considered key personnel and will provide the services and will be responsible for the deliverables. The education requirements include a Doctorate of Medicine and Board Certified & Licensed in the State of Maryland. Finally, experience requirements include five years of experience evaluating the quality and accuracy of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) measurements and performing clinical evaluation for the presence of atherosclerosis and risk for stenosis and collaborating on IMT data resulting in published manuscripts. CLOSING STATEMENT The solicitation will be issued on or about February 8, 2016, and bids or proposals will be tentatively due about 10 days after the solicitation release date. Potential offerors may request a copy of the solicitation from Samantha Kelly, Contract Specialist, electronically at Samantha.Kelly2@nih.gov. Please reference the solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-2016-115 on your electronic and fax request.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIDA-01/HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-2016-115/listing.html)
- Record
- SN04001887-W 20160129/160127233957-61581d5749f835f6019865885235c37f (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |