Consulting Services in relation to Medical Device Development under Blueprint MedTech Initiative – Subject Matter Expert in Medical Device Investment Development
ID: 75N95025Q00018Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9e3519dc2368488281a200f29a96e3e0/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), intends to award a sole-source contract for consulting services related to medical device development under the Blueprint MedTech Initiative. The objective is to procure a subject matter expert with extensive experience in neurotechnology and mental health product development, who will provide strategic guidance and oversight for projects aimed at accelerating the translation of innovative medical devices for neurological disorders. This initiative, established in 2019 with a funding allocation of $32 million, seeks to facilitate the development of groundbreaking technologies and ensure their progression to clinical studies by 2027. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by November 8, 2024, to the designated contacts, Tracy Cain and Llakim Dubroff, at the NIH.

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    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) intends to award a sole-source contract for consulting services related to medical device development as part of the Blueprint MedTech Initiative, specifically targeting expertise in neurotechnology and mental health product development. The contract will be issued to Sattva Science, LLC, a Woman Owned Small Business, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for non-competitive procurement, due to the specialized requirements that necessitate a single source. The goal of the Blueprint MedTech Initiative is to expedite the development of innovative medical devices for neurological disorders by providing resources and support to inventors. The selected consultant will assist in advisory roles, offering strategic guidance through membership in an external oversight committee and evaluating project milestones. The overarching objective is to translate neurotechnologies into clinical studies efficiently. This synopsis invites input from interested parties on their capabilities, although it emphasizes that this is not a competitive request for proposals. Responses must be submitted by November 8, 2024, to the designated contract officer, outlining relevant qualifications and compliance with federal requirements. The Blueprint MedTech program, established in 2019, has allocated $32 million to foster advancements in the field, aiming for significant clinical outcomes by 2027.
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