Delivery Order 75N92020D00005-75N92021F00001

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was awarded a delivery order valued at $402,550.83 on May 19, 2021, to support Exam 7 activities at the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Field Center (FC) Task Area B. This contract was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) under a cost-no-fee arrangement with performance conducted in Los Angeles, California. The award was not set aside for any specific designation, and UCLA was selected competitively to provide services as part of this ongoing epidemiological research initiative. The contract was scheduled for ultimate completion on March 29, 2024.

MESA is a longitudinal cohort study conducted by the NHLBI to investigate the prevalence, correlates, and progression of subclinical cardiovascular disease in diverse populations. As the Los Angeles field center, UCLA played a critical role in enrolling and examining study participants, collecting clinical data, and supporting the scientific objectives of this multi-site investigation. Through its Office of Research Administration, UCLA leveraged its extensive research infrastructure and clinical expertise to deliver the examination and data collection activities required for this phase of the study, contributing to the broader federal effort to advance cardiovascular disease prevention and understanding across multiple ethnic groups.