SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
- Notice Date
- 3/10/2009
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 621111
— Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-PB-AR-2009-089-RCO-1
- Archive Date
- 4/4/2009
- Point of Contact
- Rosie C Owens,, Phone: (301) 435-0365
- E-Mail Address
-
rowens@mail.nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOLE / SINGLE SOURCE, NON-COMPETITIVE NOTICE. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This sole/single source, non-competitive notice is prepared in accordance FAR Parts 5 and 13. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. FAR Part 6 – Competition Requirements, is not applicable to contracts awarded using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13, not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. This announcement constitutes the only notice; proposals are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The resultant acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-30 (as of February 17, 2009). The total estimated amount of this contract is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $100,000.00. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System code 621111, with size standard of $10.0. Market Research conducted by the Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, on February 20, 2009 and has determined that only one source was interested. Dr. Timothy Bhattaccharyya can perform the requisite services specified herein. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisition (OA), for the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source noncompetitive basis to Dr. Timothy Bhattaccharyya, 4622 Hunt Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, as a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to establish an Orthopedic Outcomes Research Program. Background Information: The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is one of the nation’s premier research institutions in the area of clinical research in rheumatic and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. With the unique characteristics and availability of the state of the art clinical research hospital, NIAMS now seeks to expand its clinical research into new areas, including musculoskeletal research. To initiate this effort, we currently seek a board certified orthopedic surgeon to establish and orthopedic outcomes research program. Statement of Work The NIAMS requires that the contractor provide an academic leader in orthopedic surgery who has 1) a national and international reputation for outstanding basic and clinical research; 2) history of leading basic and clinical research teams at an academic medical center; 3) experience in epidemiology and outcomes research; and 4) a record of productivity as demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of work at national and international meeting. In addition, the identified individual must be board certified in orthopedics and must be able to be credentialed to see patients with orthopedic problems in the NIH Clinical Research Center. The orthopedic surgeon will conduct clinical outcomes research in the Program in Translational Research (PTR) located in the NIH Clinical Research Center. Responsibilities would include: 1.Have adequate expertise and experience to establish a clinical outcomes program – a.Develop a mentoring committee to assist in identifying appropriate research topics b.Utilize existing databases to provide new insights into orthopedic outcomes c.Develop protocols to study subjects with orthopedic problems at the NIH clinical 2.Conduct meetings and interviews with other NIAMS researchers to identify areas of potential collaborations utilizing subjects enrolled in existing 3.Teach NIAMS fellows about orthopedic problems that relate to the practice of rheumatology. The contractor shall: a. Provide a national and international leader in orthopedic surgery to lead the program, designated as Section Leader of Clinical Outcomes Research Program. This person will have the following credentials: 1) orthopedic surgical training at a leading US academic medical center; 2) board certification in orthopedic surgery; 3) basic and clinical research training in orthopedic surgery from a leading US academic medical center; 4) faculty experience at a leading US academic medical center; 5) prior experience as an independent investigator 6) evidence of research productivity in basic and clinical research as evidenced by recent (within the past 5 years) peer-reviewed publications, reviews, and book chapters. Conduct innovative clinical outcomes research. This will be accomplished through collaborative research protocols with NIAMS investigators addressing questions in orthopedic outcomes. The interactions between NIAMS and contractor staff in caring out their collaborative activities will follow the academic model. Carry out a variety of studies. Multiple protocols are anticipated, both from the contractor investigators and from NIAMS researchers. Achieve and maintain quality control of protocol implementation and data collection, including appropriate data management plans and procedures. Coordinate with the NIAMS and participating investigators in the use of the NIAMS clinical database and any other databases directed by protocol. Encourage other orthopedics and other medical specialists to develop working relationships with the researchers participating in the protocols. The purpose of this contract is to distribute as widely as possible the benefits of the orthopedic surgery outcomes innovations and techniques. The facilitation of such working relationships will be an important element in furthering that purpose. Establish a mentoring committee to provide guidance related to research activities. Clinical Research/Human Subjects: Clinical research activity performed at the will be conducted under the auspices of the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the NIAMS Board of Scientific Counselors and the NIAMS-NIDDK IRB. For research conducting outside of the NIH Clinical Center, Contractor’s Institutional Review Board shall approve all clinical protocols prior to their being performed on human subjects and notice of this approval shall be provided to the Contracting Officer. The proposed period of performance for this requirement is for one calendar year. The estimated level of effort is 415 direct labor hours. The Government will provide work space and equipment. Evaluation Criterion: 1) Shall possess a national and international reputation for outstanding basic and clinical research. (20) Points; 2) Shall have a history of leading basic and clinical research teams at an academic medical center. (20) points; 3) Shall be experienced in epidemiology and outcomes research. (10) points; 4) Shall have a record of productivity as demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of work at national and international meeting. In addition, the identified individual must be board certified in orthopedics and must be able to be credentialed to see patients with orthopedic problems in the NIH Clinical Research Center. (50) points This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The resulting acquisition will be entered into pursuant to the acquisition authority set forth in FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and HHSAR 306-302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires to this notice, referencing number NHLBI-PB-(AR)2009-089-RCO-1 may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, Procurement Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6144, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Rosie C. Owens, Contract Specialist. Response may be submitted electronically to rowens@nhlbi.nih.gov or by fax to (301) 480-3345 on March 20, 2009, Eastern Daylight Savings Time at 3:00PM. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative.
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- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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