B -- CLINICAL TRIALS REGULATORY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR SERVICES

The contract seeks to procure Clinical Trials Regulatory Affairs Director services on a non-personal basis for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego’s Ophthalmology Department Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Program. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be awarded through a competitive process, with a firm fixed price contract anticipated. The base period is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2004, and extend through September 30, 2005, with four optional 12-month extensions, allowing for a total potential duration of five years. Solicitations and amendments related to this requirement will be available via the Navy’s procurement website, and quotes will be solicited under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items. Interested small business firms must comply with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541710, with a size standard of 500 employees. Proposals should include pricing, technical capability, and past performance information. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Claryce Holt-Bond, who can be reached by phone or email for further inquiries. All responsible small businesses are encouraged to submit quotes for consideration.