This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 2552145 and solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. Performance will be in Baltimore, Maryland. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has a requirement for Clinical Cardiologist with the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across Life Span (HANDLS) Study. The Clinical Cardiologist will perform the following duties:

1) Monitoring of the imaging protocol being implemented on the MRV. This will enable acquisition of key variables that are mutually agreed upon based on their scientific relevance to the study and the feasibility of obtaining these measurements in the context of the time constraints of the HANDLS study
2) Ongoing training on the HANDLS sonographer in the performance of the protocol
3) Providing technical supervision for the sonographer for the duration of the study, including feedback on the quality of the tests, and QC of the images
4) Review the limited Echo/Doppler studies that are performed in the HANDLS study, to provide a clinical report to the participants, which would include an assessment of the left ventricular dimensions, structure and function (when possible), an assessment of valvular function, a limited assessment of diastolic function, as well as a comment on any additional findings or abnormalities that are visualized on these imaging studies
5) Review the 2D-images and Doppler studies to perform and/or review the research measurements that will be collected from each study, as set forth in the imaging protocol
6) Review on a yearly basis, the measurements that are acquired to determine whether any modifications or changes to the protocol are needed
7) Read and interpret EKG's as clinically indicated and provide consultation

The period of performance will be 12 months with two (2) option years. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable. Specific evaluation criteria: (1) Ability to meet technical requirements and (2) Prior efforts of similar scope and complexity. Offers will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price. Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Item, with offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executives Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotations are due August 6, 2012 at 3:00PM EST and will be submitted hard copy or electronically to Jasmine Snoddy, Contract Specialist, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

 

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