National Institutes of Health, Office of Procurement Management, 6011 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20892-7260

Q -- OTOLARYNGOLOGICAL SERVICES POC Sheri Lawson, Contracting Officer on 301/402-3065 or Edward Wilgus, Chief, Acquisitions Branch A/B on 301/402-3070 Under authority of U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1 The Office of Procurement Management, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland intends to negotiate a contract with Dr. Steven Bielamowicz, Assistant Professor of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, to provide otolaryngological services for patients and normal volunteers involved in clinical research studies being conducted by the Clinical Center at the NIH on voice, speech and swallowing functions and disorders. Any response must be received in writing within fifteen (15) business days from the published date of this notice. The intended procurement will be classified under SIC 8049, Offices and Clinics of Health Practitioners, N.E.C. with a size standard of $5.0M. The Contractor shall provide the following procedures: 1) Initial otolaryngological evaluation of persons being admitted to protocols. 2) Multiple channel electromyographic research studies of muscles involved in upper airway function during voice, speech and swallowing. 3) Electric stimulation of the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve using needle and hooked wire electrodes for the research study of evoked potentials. 4) Aerodynamic stimulation of the vocal tract during studies of sensory function in the upper airway. 5) Mechanical stimulation of the laryngeal cartilages during studies of sensory function in the larynx. 6) Electrical stimulation of musculature of the upper airway and vocal tract during voice, speech and swallowing. 7) Nasolaryngoscopy and rigid laryngoscopy of the upper airway to record kinematics during muscle stimulation. Availability: 1) Procedures would be scheduled to occur either throughout one full day or two half days per week. 2) Availability by telephone and email when not at the NIH for responses to questions pertaining to patient care and the conduct of the procedures. The Contractor shall have the following qualifications: 1) Board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and extensive experience and expertise in the management of voice, speech and swallowing disorders associated with upper airway disfunction. 2) Experience in conducting research in voice, speech and swallowing functions and disorders must be demonstrated. 3) Have malpractice insurance and be licensed in the State of Maryland and be qualified for credentialing on the medical staff in the Clinical Center of the NIH. 4) Be located in the Washington, DC area within easy travelling distance to the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months from date of award. Concerns that respond to this synopsis shall furnish concise responses directed specifically to the requirements mentioned above and are invited to submit capability statements in an original plus two (2) copies no later than fifteen (15) business days from the date of this announcement. Responding firms that are located outside the Washington Metropolitan area, shall indicate how the firm would coordinate with and provide support to theNIH. Sources demonstrating the capability to accomplish the above shall supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to perform. Information furnished should include enough material to allow the Agency to perform a proper evaluation. Capability Statements -- If mailing your capabilities through the US Postal Service send to: National Institutes of Health, Office of Procurement Management, OA, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 529Q, ATTN: Sheri Lawson, Bethesda, MD 20892-7663. If hand delivering or using a courier service such as UPS, Federal Express, etc., use the following address: National Institutes of Health, Office of Procurement Management, OA, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 529Q, ATTN: Sheri Lawson, Rockville, MD 20852. Responses by Facsimile (FAX) will not be accepted. NOTE:22 -- Not withstanding the forty-five (45) day notice for receipt of capability statements all capabilities must be received within fifteen (15) days from publication in the CBD. Posted 09/30/98 (W-SN256671). (0273)

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