Q -- FUNCTIONAL BRAIN IMAGING STUDIES OF HUMAN RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Notice Date

August 28, 2001

Contracting Office

National Institute on Aging, Intramural Research Program, Gerontology Research Center, 5600 Nathan Shock Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

ZIP Code

21224

Solicitation Number

LPCCOG01-055

Response Due

September 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Pat Meise 410-558-8043

E-Mail Address

click here to contact purchasing agent (meisep@grc.nia.nih.gov)

Description

The National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Kennedy Krieger Institute, F.M. Kirby Research Center, 707 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21207. The purpose is to procure services for functional brain imaging studies of human research participants. Functional MRI (fMRI) studies are planned as part of the ongoing brain imaging research program of the Cognition Section, Laboratory of Personality and Cognition. These studies will provide MRI image data on age-related differences in brain activation patterns during the processing of cognitive tasks. These services are required to acquire the functional and corresponding structural MRI images and to perform on-line processing of MRI images. This local facility has the equipment and trained technologists for performing developmental image studies, including the availability of a mock scanner to allow elderly participants to adjust to the MRI environment. All responsible sources may submit their capabilities which shall be considered by the agency. This procurement is being awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR subpart 13.5. NAICS Code is 621512. FAX # 410-558-8319

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010830/QSOL002.HTM (W-240 SN50W131)