B -- Senior Research Analyst

The contract seeks to engage a small business for Senior Research Analyst services to support the Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Program in the Ophthalmology Department at Naval Medical Center, San Diego. This is a firm fixed-price contract planned to start on October 1, 2004, with a one-year base period ending September 30, 2005, and includes four additional option periods, totaling a maximum of five years. The procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses, adhering to the NAICS code 541710, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation will be issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, following the commercial item test program guidelines, and all responsible sources may submit quotations. Submissions are expected to include price, technical capability, and past performance information. Interested parties can find the full solicitation and any amendments exclusively on the specified Navy website. Claryce Holt-Bond is the designated contract negotiator, and potential bidders may contact her via phone or email for additional information. This competitive acquisition emphasizes the importance of small business participation in supporting critical medical research endeavors within the Department of the Navy.