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B -- THE STATE OF KNOWLEDGE IN COSTS AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT ASSOCIATED WITH INJURIES RESULTING FROM MOTORCYCLE CRASHES SOL DTNH22-98-R-05167 DUE 062998 POC Mike Adorno, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-4663, or Janice Flemming, Contract Officer, (202) 366-9564 The proposed contract is to conduct a study to provide up-to-date information on the latest research health care costs associated with motorcycle crashes. This study will not only prepare a comprehensive review of the "state of knowledge" about costs associated with injuries, especially head and brain injuries, resulting from motorcycle crashes, but it will also provide a comprehensive review of motorcycle operator insurance availability, coverage, and costs. General requirements include developing a comprehensive search and screening strategy, obtain the appropriate documents (e.g., journal articles, technical reports, conference proceedings, books), read and critically review each document, and prepare a final report covering the state of the knowledge of two (2) major issues: 1. costs associated with injuries resulting from motorcycle crashes; the relationship of injuries and costs to protective gear, license status, training received; and the source of payment for the costs. 2. availability, costs and coverage of insurance for motorcycle operators and, if available, information on claims. In addition to meeting the requirements identified in the solicitation, offerors must demonstrate experience with motor vehicle-related injury analysis, insurance industry issues, statistical analyses, health/medical economic analyses, and review and synthesis of research; and demonstrate background expertise and experience in injury epidemiology and health/medical economics. Proposals may be reviewed by a team of government and non-government reviewers. It is contemplated that a Cost Reimbursement Type contract will be awarded for this effort. The period of performance is 15 months. The solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing or fax at (202) 366-9555. The anticipated issuance date is May 26, 1998. (0131)

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