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R -- CLINICAL TRIAL NETWORK (CTN) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER SOL N01DA-0-8808 DUE 062900 POC Kenneth E. Goodling, Contracting Officer, Phone: (301) 443-6677; FAX: (301) 443-7595 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the NIDA Contracts Office, kg25d@nih.gov. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to provide resources to support the newly established Clinical Trials Network (CTN). In an effort to dramatically improve drug abuse treatment throughout the country, NIDA established the CTN in September 1999 with the award of five Regional Research and Training Centers (RRTCs). It is anticipated that another 5-6 RRTCs will be awarded in FY 2000 with an eventual goal of 20-30 RRTCs nationwide. Each RRTC is affiliated with 10-15 Community-based Treatment Programs (CTPs). Multi-site clinical trials will be performed in these CTPs. This project is to support the work of the CTN in designing and implementing clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of science based behavior therapies and/or safe and effective pharmacological therapies. For medication trials, the Contractor shall prepare protocols, regulatory documents, and monitor clinical trials to assure that pertinent FDA regulations are met. The data reports and other documents will be submitted to FDA in support of INDs and NDAs. The Contractor also will compile and edit data, perform statistical analysis, prepare reports, and provide other logistical and meeting support services as needed to support the CTN DSMB. No actual clinical or laboratory studies will be conducted under this contract. It is estimated that a three-year incrementally funded, level of effort type contract using work assignments will result from this procurement. The project will include two options, each for an additional year. RFP No. N01DA-0-8808 will be available electronically on or about May 8, 2000, and may be accessed through the NIDA website at the following address: (URL: http://www.nida.nih.gov/RFP/RFPList.html ) Please note that the RFP for this acquisition will be streamlined to include only the Work Statement, Deliverables and Reporting Requirements, Special Requirements and Mandatory Qualifications, Technical Evaluation Criteria, and other necessary Proposal Preparation Instructions. All information required for the submission of an offer will be contained in or accessible through the electronic RFP package. Response to the RFP will be due on or about June 29, 2000. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract. See Note 26. Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447598). (0112)

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