SOW_(Attachment_1)_NIHDA201800020.pdf

Attachment 1

RFQ NIHDA201800020

STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

(SOW)

Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Title of Project:

Data Collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data

1.2 Statement of Need and Purpose:

The National Institute of Drug Abuse, Neuroscience Consolidated Operations Acquisition

Center, on behalf of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Emotion and Development

Branch (EDB) has a requirement to collect structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data during experiments examining pediatric mood and anxiety disorders.

1.3 Background Information and Objective:

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.

1.4 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award.

Section 2: SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 General Requirements:

Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below.

The Contractor shall:

a. Provide expertise in structural and functional MRI methods in research on pediatric mental illnesses;

b. Provide expertise in psychological and behavioral experiments in research on pediatric mental illnesses. Specialized expertise in computer paradigms is required;

c. Provide expertise in the use of peripheral psychophysiology equipment to be used during MRI scanning in research on pediatric mental illnesses;

d. 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.

2.2 Specific Requirements:

Careful, appropriate, well-justified collection of vital data on pathophysiology and treatment is paramount to the research mission of the EDB. Thus, it is of vital importance that EDB continue its collection of high-quality structural and functional MRI data during psychological and behavioral experiments in pediatric mood and anxiety disorders.

The contractor shall:

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 devises 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 devises 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.

2.3 LEVEL OF EFFORT:

The solicitation is open to both organizations and individuals. For organizations, the contractor shall provide up to three individuals with no more than 280 hours per person. If, proposal is submitted by an individual they must provide a quote with no more than 280 hours for the contract. This is anticipated to be a fixed price per labor hour contract.

2.4 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government shall provide if necessary workspace and access to EDB databases (if subscription-based) during regular operating hours.

The Government shall review activities and prove feedback. Reports generated shall be reviewed and approved within two weeks of submission.

2.5 DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

1. Reporting Requirements

No specific report required other than tracking of hours because contractor is working directly with NIMH clinicians, research assistants and fMRI staff who is aware of work performance.

3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 Travel:

No Travel is anticipated under this contract.

3.2 Key Personnel:

The Contractor is the key personnel identified for this requirement.

Key personnel requirements shall be:

1. Pursing Ph.D. in neuroscience or psychology

2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in all of the following:

a. Structural and functional MRI methods in research on pediatric mental illnesses;

b. Psychological and behavioral experiments in research on pediatric mental illnesses. Specialized expertise in computer paradigms is required;

c. The use of peripheral psychophysiology equipment to be used during MRI scanning in research on pediatric mental illnesses;

3. Demonstrated experience working with biomedical staff

4. Currently working within a University or scientific organization possessing a wealth of experience in MRI

3.3 Information System Security Plan:

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall satisfy all government clearance requirements for appropriate standard security eligibility in handling access to sensitive information and information systems belonging to or being used on behalf of the NIH/NIMH as specified in the rules governing a Special Volunteer in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/labs-at-nimh/scientific-director/office-of-fellowship-and-training/fellowships-and-training-programs/special-volunteer-program.shtml

The Contractor shall only have unaccompanied access to the NIH campus after successfully completing all government security clearance requirements.

All costs associated with obtaining clearances for contractor-provided personnel will be the responsibility of the contractor. Further, the contractor will be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work under this contract. If damages arise from work performed by contractor-provided personnel under the auspices of this contract , the contractor will be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident.

3.4 Publications and Publicity:

The contractor shall contribute to data gathering and will be acknowledged in “white papers” and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publications in scientific journals.

3.5 Confidentiality of Information:

a. Confidential information, as used in this article, means information or data of a personal nature about an individual, or proprietary information or data submitted by or pertaining to an institution or organization.

b. The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the "Disputes" clause.

c. If it is established elsewhere in this contract that information to be utilized under this contract, or a portion thereof, is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

d. Confidential information, as defined in paragraph (a) of this article, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual, institution, or organization.

e. Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this article, the Contractor should obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.

f. Contracting Officer determinations will reflect the result of internal coordination with appropriate program and legal officials.

g. The provisions of paragraph (d) of this article shall not apply to conflicting or overlapping provisions in other Federal, State or local laws.

The following information is covered by this article:

All data collected, generated, manipulated, and otherwise processed under this contract.