DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

66 -- OPERANT TEST CHAMBER PACKAGES SOL RQ99-016 DUE 032299 POC Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882; Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, Jr., 304/285-5883 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is conducting a project that will investigate the underlying bio-mechanical and physiological mechanisms associated with the occurrence of musculo-skeletal disease (MSD). The approach will entail the use of human surrogates (rodents) that will make exertions a predetermined levels of force, for predetermined durations, at prescribed work-rest cycles, for varying periods (simulating those encountered in actual work environments wherein high incidences of MSD occur). Exertions will entail various movement topographies (e.g., those that entail extension, flexion, and torsion that systematically varied in range of motion). The proposed equipment will allow for the manipulation and control of the relevant variables of musculo-skeletal disease in rodents. A prior competitive solicitation was issued in the CBD on November 20, 1998 and MED Associates Inc. was the successful offeror. We now need to buy an additional eight chamber package and a two chamber package which will interface with equipment already purchased. Because the original equipment purchase was custom manufactured, and the equipment being purchased at this time must be compatible, the Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MED Associates Inc. If there are vendors who feel they have the capabilities necessary to meet the stated requirements, they are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures and references which demonstrated their capabilities to Brenda L. Goodwin, Reference: RQ99-016, DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Organizations may respond within 10 days after publication of this notice. This notice is issued for informational purposes. Posted 03/12/99 (W-SN308101). (0071)

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