NASA, Johnson Space Center, BH23, Houston, TX

Q -- Q - MEDICAL OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH SERVICES SOL 9BH215507P DUE 090195 POC Request solicitation from BD35 /Bid Board, phone 713-483-4511. Contact:TRACY HANCOCK, Tel:713-244-5151 Contracting Officer: VIRGINIA THOMPSON, Tel:713-483-8506 The contractor shall perform definition, implementation, and management of a broad array of ground-based and inflight medical operations and biomedical research activities that are directed toward optimizing the health, safety, and performance of flight crews during all phases of manned space flight. The major programs involved are the Space Shuttle, including Spacelab and Extended Duration Orbiter; the Shuttle Mir Science Program; and the International Space Station Program, including the Crew Health Care System and the Human Research Facility. The contractor's duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following: support of research studies; the operation of laboratory and ancillary equipment; ground and flight hardware development and integration; program planning; flight projects support; strategic planning; mission management; and support of launch, flight, and landing operations. The contractor shall support the following research and laboratories: Cardiovascular Physiology, Nueroscience, Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Bone and Muscle Laboratory, Behavior and Performance Laboratory, Cell Science Laboratory, Space Biotechnology Laboratory, Medical Operations Clinical Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Toxicology Laboratory, Water and Food Analytical Laboratory, Nutritional Biochemistry, Motor Performance Laboratory, Muscle Research Laboratory, Pharmacology Laboratory, and Radiation Laboratory. The period of performance will be one year with four, one-year options. It is anticipated that a draft solicitation will be released on 5/1/95. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. To receive a copy of the solicitation, contact the NASA JSC Industry Assistance Office; Mail Code: BD35; Houston, TX 77058 at 713-483-4511. (0045)

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