SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Evaluation of Intimal Medical Thickness Measurement in the Healthy Aging Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study
- Notice Date
- 11/24/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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-2016-34
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2015
- Point of Contact
- Samantha A. Kelly, Phone: 3014028855
- E-Mail Address
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samantha.kelly2@nih.gov
(samantha.kelly2@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 1.Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA- 2016-34 2.Title: Evaluation of Intimal Medical Thickness Measurement in the Healthy Aging Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span (HANDLS) Study 3.Classification Code: B- Other than R&D Studies 4.NAICS Code: 541690- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 5.Description: This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. 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. Project requirements: 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. Anticipated period of performance: Base Year: 04/01/2016 - 03/31/2017 Optional Renewal Years: Option Year #1: 04/01/2017 - 03/31/2018 Option Year #2: 04/01/2018 - 03/31/2019 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 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. Capability statement /information sought. Contractors that believe they possess the ability to provide the requirement should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. The response should directly and specifically state in the, capabilities statement, which project requirements you can supply. Contractors must also provide their Company Name, DUNS Number, Physical Address, Point of Contact, and Size and Type of Business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses (capability statements) sent in response to this Small Business Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Samantha Kelly, Contract Specialist at e-mail address Samantha.Kelly2@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before December 3, 2015 at 8:00AM, eastern time. "Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."
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