Consulting Services in relation to Medical Device Development under Blueprint MedTech Initiative – Subject Matter Expert in Neurosurgery
ID: 75N95025Q00007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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/8c7e7f73d8374879b0d7fc2fd94cd0c0/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking consulting services for a Subject Matter Expert in Neurosurgery as part of the Blueprint MedTech Initiative. The procurement, identified by RFQ 75N95025Q00007, aims to engage a board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive experience in clinical trials, medical device regulation, and the development of neurological devices to provide technical guidance and strategic oversight for medical device development projects. This initiative is crucial for advancing innovative neurotechnologies, with the goal of achieving one successful clinical study per project and attracting significant external investment within a seven-year timeframe. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by November 21, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Tracy Cain at tracy.cain@nih.gov or by phone at (301) 443-6677.

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    The NIH is soliciting consulting services for a Subject Matter Expert in Neurosurgery under the Blueprint MedTech Initiative, designed to advance the development of neurological medical device technologies. The procurement, designated by RFQ 75N95025Q00007, seeks a board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive experience in clinical trials, medical device regulation, and the development of neurological devices. The consultant will provide technical guidance, review project milestones, and recommend strategies to overcome developmental challenges faced by grantees. The base contract period is 12 months, with two optional 12-month extensions, primarily involving remote work with minimal on-site requirements at designated NIH locations. This contract also emphasizes compliance with federal standards and performance evaluation metrics, including technical capability, past performance, and pricing assessments. The overall goal of the Blueprint MedTech program is to catalyze innovative neurotechnologies, targeting one successful clinical study per project and significant external investment within a seven-year timeline. Responses to the solicitation must be submitted by November 21, 2024, reflecting the contractor's capabilities in line with the government’s needs.
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