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X -- DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED EVALUATION PROTOCOL OPERATIONS MANUAL, ANALYSIS PLAN, SOFTWARE AND DATA FORMS FOR USE IN EVALUATING TARACT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES SOL 263-96-Q-0686 POC Christine Albin, Purchasing Agent, (301) 402-3355. The National Institute of Health intends to sole source with Aravind Hospital, 1 Anna Nagar, Madurai, India 625 020 for the following services. The Contractor shall develop and deliver a standardized evaluation protocol in accordance with the Statement of Work/Specifications herein. The period of performance shall be Base Contract Period: through (to be completed at time of award). Standardized Evaluation Protocol: Shall be as provided by Aravind Eye Hospital, 1 Anna Nagar, Madurai, India 625 020, or equal. Shall include the workshop, protocol, data forms, analysis software and operations manual. Shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work/Specifications herein. During this phase, the scope of protocol shall be defined. The evaluation shall cover indicators that shall help measure the impact of the program in the community and on the individual. Thus, the evaluation shall track changes in disease prevalence and the impact on the quality of life of operated patients. The protocol shall also address the quality of eye surgery and visual outcomes. C.3.2 Phase II - (Development) Based on the information gathered in Phase I, a detailed protocol, data gathering forms, operations manual,a nd an analysis plan shall be prepared. During this developmental process, no less than two (2) pilot studies shall be conducted to check the validity of the sub-sections of the protocol and data forms. In addition, software for data entry and data management shall be developed. The protocol shall also include quality assurance measures in data collection. The development of the protocol shall be an iterative process of development, testing and refinement until a satisfactory protocol is developed for field testing and subsequent use. C.4 DELIVERABLES The Contractor shall provide deliverables in accordance with the following schedule: ITEM QTY DELIVERED TO DUE 1) Detailed Project Plan 1 Terrence Gillen 1 months & Travel Expenses 2) Workshop 1 Terrence Gillen 4 months 3) Protocol 1 Terrence Gillen 8 months 4) Data Forms 1 Terrence Gillen 11 months 5) Analysis Software 1 Terrence Gillen 13 months 6) Operations Manual 1 Terrence Gillen 16 months The Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, India has been identified as the only known source available that has the expertise to perform the work required for the development of this standardized protocol. Therefore, it is the Government's belief that these requirements can only be met by the Aravind Eye Hospital. Concerns that respond to this notice will be considered only if responding with clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their ability to meet all the requirements of this synopsis. Written responses should contain sufficient technical information to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the stated requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capability should be sent to Ms. Christine Albin, National Institutes of Health, Division of Procurment, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20852. (0215)

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