SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Molecular Epidemiology Assay Support
- Notice Date
- 6/18/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Research Contracts Br., 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- N02-CP-41013-50
- Response Due
- 8/2/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/17/2004
- Point of Contact
- Karen McFarlane, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)435-3782, Fax (301) 480-0241, - Sharon Miller, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 435-3783, Fax (301) 480-0241,
- E-Mail Address
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km63k@nih.gov, sm103r@nih.gov
- Description
- The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations for support services for Molecular Epidemiology Assay Support projects. This solicitation is for the purpose of recompeting an ongoing resource project currently being performed by BioReliance Corporation. (N02-CP-01108). The objectives of this acquisition are to support molecular epidemiology projects undertaken by DCEG, NCI. These technical services shall include: 1) bioprocessing, inventorying, storing, and distributing biological and environmental materials; 2) providing advice and expert logistical support to field centers for the collection and shipment of specimens; 3) identifying and selecting optimal subcontract laboratories to perform support services required by NCI; 4) monitoring subcontract laboratories to ensure the production of high-quality data and fulfillment of contractual obligations; 5) ensuring that data and other end-products of subcontract laboratories are acceptable, complete, and in the proper format prior to their transfer to the NCI; 6) transferring unused and residual specimens to a long-term storage facility; and 7) providing consultation and logistical support to other NCI investigators in areas relevant to molecular epidemiology. Additionally, the contractor shall be capable of meeting with NCI Project Officer as frequently as necessary, often on a weekly basis. The contractor shall maintain a laboratory capable of processing and storing a wide range of biospecimens, including but not limited to whole blood, serum, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, buccal cells, cervical cells, urine, feces, saliva and tumor tissue. The contractor shall maintain a repository for biospecimens to be managed under this effort, utilizing freezers furnished by the Government or purchased under this acquisition. An on-line computerized biospecimen inventory system (BSI System, Version 2), provided by the NCI, shall be utilized by the contractor. The contractor or anyone employed by the contractor?s organization, its parent company, or subsidiary shall be ineligible to compete for subcontracts awarded by the prime contractor under this acquisition. Other services to be provided by the contractor will be discussed in detail in the forthcoming solicitation document. It is anticipated that one incrementally funded, cost-reimbursement, term type contact will be awarded for a period of five years, with a required total level of effort of 49,140 direct labor hours. The anticipated RFP issuance date is on or about July 2, 2004, with responses due approximately 30 days after the actual issuance of the RFP. The RFP may be accessed via the NCI Research Contract Branch (RCB) website: http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/ under ?Current Requests For Proposals. Award of this contract is anticipated by February 1, 2005 All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the NCI.. No collect calls will be accepted.
- Record
- SN00606064-W 20040620/040618211756 (fbodaily.com)
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