Directorate of Contracting, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Rm A1040c, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda MD 20814-4799

U -- INSTRUCTOR SERVICES SOL MDA905-98-Q-0018 DUE 123097 POC David Travis, 301-295-3868. FAX: 301-295-1716 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement consitutes only the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is being released as a Request for Quotes(RFQ) following the FAR Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Virginia Saba, Ed.D.,MS,RN,FAAN,FACMI to teach Graduate School of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner(NP) and Nurse Anesthesia(NA) students. Dr. Saba shall teach two courses: (1) Thesis. This course is designed to enable the nursing graduate student to conduct the research required for the Master of Science in Nursing Degree. (2) Nursing Theory & Research. This course examines the multiple roles of the advanced practice nurse and analyzes the relationships of the roles for theory and integration within organizations, the health care arena, and various social contexts. The professional, political, and cultural components of these roles are presented, as well as, the legal and ethical issues inherent in advanced practice nursing. Principles of leadership, collaboration, management and research are integrated into the conceptualization of the roles development for advanced practice. Contractor qualification requirements are as follows: Possess a doctoral degree in education and a Masters Degree in Nursing, have extensive classroom experience with a dominate emphasis on integrating health care informatics, nursing informatics and computer technology into a curriculum that guides graduate students in research projects and theses undertaking. Contractor responsibilities are as follows: prepare and deliver lectures on health care informatics, nursing informatics and computer technology applications in nursing and research for the NP and NA students in the Graduate School of Nursing(GSN)(394 hours). Oversee the preparation of GSN students' research theses by serving on thesis committees, and provide guidance to students in computer technology application aspects of their research(170 hours). Prepare research proposals focusing on military nursing issues for funding(155 hours). Provide advisement and guidance in health care informatics, nursing informatics and computer technology applications in nursing to GSN faculty and staff(141 hours). Serve as health care and nursing informatics adviser on computer applications in nursing and health care on intra- and extramural research projects(131 hours). Serve as a GSN representative on various USUHS task forces as directed(131 hours). The period of performance shall be from 5 January 1998 through 30 December 1998. The following criteria in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items will be used as a basis of award: (1) Education and Training. (2) Experience with Military/Public Health nursing policy issues. (3) Teaching/Classroom experience. (4) Nursing experience. (5) Experience in Military and/or Public Health Medicine and Nursing. Award will be made based on the evaluated offer determined to best meet the Government's needs. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This request if FOB Destination. Potential offerors must provide a resume and salary requirements. All responsible sources will be considered. (0353)

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