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A -- THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH DENSITY PERCUTANEOUS CONNECTOR SYSTEM SOL NIH-DC-96-13 POC Donna M. Winters 301-496-4487. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, is recompeting an ongoing project which is currently being performed by P.I. Medical Corporation, located in Portland, Oregon (Contract No. N01-DC-4-2103. This requirement will develop a high density percutaneous connector system for use in auditory prostheses. Although this research will be limited to animal studies, the ultimate goal is the application of the results to improve auditory prosthesis for deaf individuals. It is anticipated that a cost reimbursement, completion type contract will be awarded for a three year period. The contractor will be required to come to Bethesda yearly to present progress on their work at the Neural Prosthesis Workshop sponsored by the Neural Prosthesis Program. Prospective offerors should have established expertise in biomaterials, bioengineering, and miniature electrical connector technology. It is planned that RFP No. NIH-DC-96-13 will be available on or about July 31, 1996. Proposals shall be due approximately 60 days after the date of issuance of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government. Copies of the solicitation can be obtained by sending a written request to Donna M. Winters, Contracting Officer, National Institutes of Health, Division of Research Contracts, OCM/OA/OD, 6100 Executive Boulevard, MSC 7540, Room 6E01, Bethesda, MD 20892-7540. (0156)

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