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A -- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES SOL NCI-RFQ-00007-NV DUE 102599 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent 301-402-4509, Todd Cole, Contracting Officer 301-402-4509 The Diagnostic Imaging Program (DIP), National Cancer Institute (NCI), plans to procure diagnostic imaging and informatics services from Dr. Curtis P. Langlotz, 5 Biddle Way, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. The Diagnostic Imaging Program (DIP) has responsibility for the planning, evaluation, and coordination of all extramural NCI research related to diagnostic imaging. The Diagnostic Imaging Program plans and conducts a research program in the development of new imaging modalities; plans and conducts a research program for the development of imaging techniques that relate the imaging properties of cancer to tumor physiology, tumor metabolism, or the phenotypes of tumor cells; focuses on a research program to stimulate the development and clinical application technologies which use imaging to target minimally invasive techniques of diagnosis and treatment; and establishes liaison with organizational units in the federal government, academia, and private industry that discover and develop technologies relevant to diagnostic imaging and coordinates activities. The Diagnostic Imaging Program is currently involved with several efforts to evaluate and improve the conduct of imaging trails. Specifically, there are five areas which the DIP is interested in examining. First, the NCI is interested in examining and developing appropriate standards for image maintenance from imaging trials. As a part of this, the DIP would work with the American College of Radiology to maximize the usefulness of its NCI-funded imaging trials and to examine potential roadblocks in increasing recruitment of community radiologist in imaging trials. Second, the NCI is interested in expanding the role of community radiologists in the NCI-funded imaging trials to examine potential roadblocks in increasing recruitment of community radiologists in imaging trials. Third, the DIP would like to further the goal of inter-Institute coordination of informatics activities relating to diagnostic imaging. Fourth, the IDP wants to establish appropriate liaisons with organizations such as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) and the DICOM standards organization to foster collaborations associated with informatics as it relates to diagnostic imaging. Finally, the DIP would like to begin a process of bringing together expert panels to develop structured reporting for the imaging components of clinical trials. Dr. Langlotz is a radiologist (M.D.) with a Ph.D. in informatics. He has an extensive background in medical imaging informatics. He has extensive publications in the field of diagnostic imaging and has conducted numerous lectures related to informatics in diagnostic imaging. His unique background in both diagnostic imaging and informatics will be a valuable asset in the formulation of strategic plans for achieving informatic goals in the Diagnostic Imaging Program. Dr. Langlotz is well known and highly respected throughout the diagnostic imaging community because of his outstanding track record in the field of diagnostic imaging. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Radiology in the Department of Radiology for the University of Pennsylvania and he is on the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Task Force on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, chairing the Subcommittee on Informatics. He is a member of several national professional societies relating to imaging (e.g., The American College of Radiology, The American Roentgen Ray Society, and the Radiological Society of North America, and others), he is an expert on issues pertaining to diagnostic imaging, including those surrounding community radiologists. Because of his background in diagnostic imaging and medical informatics, and his contacts and reputation in the fields of imaging and informatic, Dr. Langlotz is uniquely qualified to provide guidance and technical information to the Diagnostic Imaging Program in establishing liaisons with other NIH institutes and Centers involved in informatics. In addition hecan assist the Program in development of informatics goals. There is no other individual known to the NCI with Dr. Langlotz's combination of training, skills and experience. Dr. Langlotz is the only known source who can perform the above reviews and provide guidance on the issues to meet NCI's information needs. This is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes it can perform the above work and has significant experience in both of the above areas, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform this requirement. Capability statements must be received in the contracting office by 2:00 p.m. EST, on October 25, 1999. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent on (301) 402-4509. A determination by the Government not to complete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 10/07/99 (W-SN389818). (0280)

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