B -- Research Technician Services

The FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia seeks to contract non-personal Research Technician services for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego’s Ophthalmology Department Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Program. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses, adhering to the Small Business Administration standards, and will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract. The base period of performance will run from October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005, with the possibility of four additional option periods, potentially extending the contract duration to a total of 60 months. The procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.5 for commercial items, with interested vendors required to submit quotes that may include pricing, technical capabilities, and past performance. The solicitation and all related amendments will be made available exclusively on the Navy’s official procurement website, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit proposals. The NAICS code related to this acquisition is 541710, with the small business size standard set at 500 employees. Claryce Holt-Bond serves as the Contract Negotiator and can be contacted via phone or email for additional information. The agency emphasizes open competition within the small business sector to secure the necessary research technician expertise supporting the PRK program.