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A -- CLINICAL TRIALS TO TEST THE TREATMENT EFFICACY OF NASA'S PATENTED EAST TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE COMMERCIALIZATION SOL 1-074-E.1822 DUE 071398 POC Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-074-E.1822. E-MAIL: Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to conduct clinical trials to test the treatment efficacy of the NASA LaRC-developed neurofeedback game innovation (EAST) technology in order to promote commercialization. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) the only known source to possess the expertise and methodology as well as a conceptual model which relates to the psychophysiological measurement of humans, specifically for clinical assessment, prediction, and treatment purposes. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested firms have 10 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 10 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Posted 07/02/98. (0183)

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