Epidemiologist for RMD Protocol

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract by the Clinical Center 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda Maryland 20892 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items (FAR Part 12) to procure 49 weeks of service of an Epidemiologist for The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine to further develop the current draft manuscripts for journal submission, conducting more detailed and comparative analyses using the established data, and preparing three additional manuscripts intended for publication in peer-reviewed scientific venues. This is an ongoing protocol on health disparities, healthcare services, and access to healthcare for adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The resulting series of manuscripts will begin to establish a program of research with a long term goal of informing health policy and improving healthcare services for adults. The Government intends to award a sole source contract in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 for the above service to Stephen P. Gulley 25 Blackmar, Bellingham, MA 02019 Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy the agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) CODE IS 541720. All responses received within 10 days of the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The intended period of performance for this requirement is 49 weeks March 2, 2009 to February 26, 2010. For specific questions, please contact Jearnean Jackson Contract Specialist, [email protected] Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 2:00 PM January 26, 2009.