Consulting Services in relation to Medical Device Development under Blueprint MedTech Initiative – Subject Matter Expert in Medical Insurance
ID: 75N95025Q00009Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5065a05aadd349909ea8ed07b2575de3/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract for consulting services related to medical device development under the Blueprint MedTech Initiative. The primary objective is to engage Dr. Rhonda Robinson Beale, a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), who possesses over 15 years of experience in U.S. medical insurance, including five years as a Chief Medical Officer, to provide expert guidance on medical device projects. This initiative is crucial for accelerating the development of innovative neurological medical devices, offering resources such as funding and expertise in regulatory and commercialization strategies to support early-stage development. Interested parties can reach out to Tracy Cain at tracy.cain@nih.gov or Llakim Dubroff at llakim.dubroff@nih.gov for further information, although the contract will not be open for full competition.

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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 under the Blueprint MedTech Initiative. The contract will be awarded to Dr. Rhonda Robinson Beale, a Woman Owned Small Business, for her expertise in U.S. medical insurance and coverage, given her 15 years of industry experience, including 5 years as Chief Medical Officer. The primary purpose of the consulting services is to bolster the Blueprint MedTech Initiative, aimed at accelerating the development of innovative neurological medical devices. The initiative provides resources to support early-stage medical device development, including funding and expertise in regulatory and commercialization strategies. The contract supports a strategic oversight committee that advises on project milestones, progress, and management strategies. The estimated budget and timeline for this contract involve a non-competitive process determined by the urgency and qualifications of the selected consultant. Responses to this notice are encouraged from other interested parties, although the contract is not open for full competition. This approach underscores the innovative aims of the NIH in translating promising technologies into practical solutions for neurological disorders.
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