FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Q -- SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE BREAST CARE CENTER SOL N00140-99-Q-1748 DUE 052799 POC Point of Contact, Scott Rubin, Contract Negotiator, 215-697-9692, Contracting Officer, K. Sweetra, 215-697-9690 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, synopsis@phil.fisc.navy.mil. FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to acquire through other than full and open competition procedures, services in support of the BREAST CARE CENTER at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. This acquisition will be accomplished through a 1 1/2 month extension of contract N00140-98-C-N341 with GEO Centers, 7 Wells Ave., Newton Centre, MA 02159. The goal of this research program is to define improved methods of detection of high-risk patients and, through long-term follow-up of patients, to determine the effectiveness of various treatment procedures. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies of Services Will Satisfy Agency req uirements," as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This 1 1/2 month extension of the contract is necessary in order to make changes in processes and updates in the patient's critical pathway. GEO centers is the only source that can provide the required services asthey are currently developing the database which designs the protocols for education, counseling, and care of Breast Care patients. No other source can train to the database, collect and understand critical data which providing patient care. Interested parties are directed to the competitive follow-on contract, solicited under RFP N00140-99-R-1800. Numbered Notes # 22 & 26 apply! Posted 04/15/99 (D-SN320848). (0105)

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