SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Robotics for Rehabilitation Therapy
- Notice Date
- 11/20/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Contracts Management Branch 6100 Executive Blvd., Suite 7A07, MSC7510, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7510
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7510
- Solicitation Number
- RFP-NICHD-2002-11
- Archive Date
- 7/17/2003
- Point of Contact
- Robert Stallings, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-435-6965, Fax 301-402-3676, - Charles Grewe, Deputy Chief, Contracts Management Branch, Phone 301-435-6957, Fax 301-402-3676,
- E-Mail Address
-
bs79d@nih.gov, cg59b@nih.gov
- Description
- The National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is seeking contractors capable of incorporating the latest neuro-rehabilitation computer software and electrical/mechanical engineering developments into new multi-dimensional, high precision robotic interventions for upper or lower limbs. The goal of this project is to develop treatment related robotic aides for four separate models as follows: 1) A large device for clinical use for lower limbs in clinics by health care personnel to initiate treatment, provide training and evaluate patients progress; 2) A large device for clinical use for upper limbs in clinics by health care personnel to initiate treatment, provide training and evaluate patients progress; 3) A smaller portable device for lower limbs that would be economical and /or accessible by lease for self-treatment at home to enhance and accelerate therapy developed in the clinic; and /or 4)A smaller portable device for upper limbs that would be economical and /or accessible by lease for self-treatment at home to enhance and accelerate therapy developed in the clinic. Maximum consideration shall be given to an offer who has: a) a principal investigator with an M. D. degree in Physiatry or a Ph. D. in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Science; b) the ability to access an appropriate patient population, initiate treatment, provide training and evaluate patient progress; c) skills to develop appropriate software to insure patient safety, user feedback and meaningful clinical profiles; d) a mastery of human factors or behavioral science in upper and lower limb movement; and e) knowledge of medical rehabilitation to guide specified interventions for patients recovering from a stroke, broken hip or similar infirmity; f) access to an interactive clinical setting where the doctors and engineers performing this project can observe patients and be able to detect imperfections in prototype devices. The above will allow them to use patient feedback as well as their own rehabilitation experience and education to make adjustments needed to achieve naturalistic, multi-joint movements that mimic those of the general population. This is not a request for proposals.The required service is defined as code 541710 under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The RFP NICHD-2002-11 will be issued on or about December 1, 2002 and will be available on the NICHD web page (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/oam_cmb). All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract . Responses to the RFP will be due by 4:00 p.m.EST March 17, 2003. Proposals should be submitted to the following: Robert Stallings, Contract Specialist, NIH, NICHD, CMB, 6100 Executive Bldg., Room 7A07, 9000 Rockville Pike , MSC 7510, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510). If sending by overnight carrier, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone (301) 435-6965, FAX 301-402-3676, e-mail: bs79d@nih.gov . No electronic copies accepted.
- Record
- SN00208017-W 20021122/021120213200 (fbodaily.com)
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