Data Collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data

Title: Data Collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data Classification Code: R NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Description: This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The mission of the EDB is to study the pathophysiology, development, and treatment of pediatric mood and anxiety disorders. EDB probes pathophysiology using structural and functional MRI procedures, and is currently using state-of-the-art techniques to acquire data in each of these areas. Such research requires diverse expertise in cognitive neuroscience techniques. The overall goal of this contract is to obtain support services to assist in the collection of behavioral, psychological and MRI brain imaging data for the NIMH EDB. NIMH is looking for both individuals and/or organizations that can provide Data Collection of MRI Data. Purpose and Objectives: Provide expertise in structural and functional MRI methods in research on pediatric mental illnesses; Provide expertise in psychological and behavioral experiments in research on pediatric mental illnesses. Specialized expertise in computer paradigms is required; Provide expertise in the use of peripheral psychophysiology equipment to be used during MRI scanning in research on pediatric mental illnesses; Provide expertise and prior work experience in a biomedical setting, with diverse types of scientists. The Contractor shall be familiar with multiple types of data and procedures for collecting such data. Project requirements: Each contractor will: (1) Utilize methods to facilitate collection of structural and functional MRI data in the EDB, NIMH; (2) Have experience using specialized computer paradigms such as using eprime and MRI; (3) Assemble a series of computers and associated response devices in a rapid and efficient manner during MRI data collection; (4) Oversee the operation of these devices (e.g., button boxes, claw) and do this in a manner that is coordinated with the activities of the other members of the scanning team (i.e., clinician, post-bac IRTA, scanning technician); (5) Monitor participants behavioral responses when undergoing MRI studies; (6) Have experience and knowledge integrating research studies; (7) Be trained and capable of setting up response devices and equipment, setting up the task on the computer, interfacing with the scan technician and the scanning team, orienting the participant to the task, monitoring the behavioral data, transferring the behavioral data, and providing a scan report to the EDB following data acquisition. Anticipated period of performance: The period of performance of the base period shall be for a period of 12 months and will include one 12-month Option Period. Other important considerations: N/A Capability statement /information sought: Respondents shall: 1. Provide a capacity statement that clearly describe their ability to provide the requirements specified in this notice. 2. Provide sufficient details of the respondent (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3. Provide the respondent DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc. pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. Also, respondents are encouraged to provide their opinions about the difficulty and/or feasibility of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition, possible solutions and approaches that may currently exist in the marketplace, and information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. Submission Instructions: One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8.5 x 11 paper size, with 1 top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to Jeffrey Brown, Contracting Officer via email at jeffrey.brown@nih.gov. Email subject line: - Response to No. NIMH-19-002537 Data Collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be received on or before February 15, 2019 by 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).