B -- GENETIC STUDY

Notice Date

September 14, 2001

Contracting Office

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitions Management Branch, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401 Research Commons, P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

ZIP Code

27709

Solicitation Number

DLM10265

Response Due

September 21, 2001

Point of Contact

Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Westat, Inc., Rockville, MD, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the purchase of the following commercial service to provide pedigree data and interview results on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a collaborative effort with Westat for continuation of additional phases of research project which will establish a service provider contract to enroll and interview participants in a genetic study of ADHD recruited through phase III clinical trials of new formulations of methylphenidate. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 7 days of date of notice to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 7 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with the Westat, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 541690/$5.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. For any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Dee Lunney via email lunney@niehs.nih.gov.*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010918/BSOL002.HTM (W-257 SN50X5W2)