20-000097_-_SOW_v3.pdf

Version 11-30-2016-1 FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

(SOW)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project:

Contractor support services in the Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB), NIMH.

Statement of Need and Purpose:

Contractor will provide support services in the Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB), to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health.

Background Information and Objective:

To hire a Contractor who will provide support services in Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB)

NIMH.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance is for 10 months from date of award.

SCOPE OF WORK

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:

Specific Requirements:

The Contractor shall:

1. Provide research support services by performing image data processing.

2. Analyze data collected using analytic tools such as PMOD, PMOD, Freesurfer, SPM, FSL, write research summary findings.

3. Manage research protocols and PET scanning procedures, integrate multi-modal imaging datasets, and implement analytic strategies.

4. Utitilize extensive knowledge and expertise in neuroscience and neuroimaging;

preferably in the fields of neuropsychiatric disorders, PET and MR data analysis, and radioligand development by helping in analyzing data and discussing the results.

5. Assist MIB staff with preparing written reports, scientific manuscripts, and whitepapers describing and summarizing neuroscience and neurouimaging results and findings.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in a field encompassing neuroscience and neuroimaging.

• One to five years of relevant Postodctoral experience and typically up to two additional years of experience not oriented towards research.

• More than one year of research experience in neuroscience and neuroimaging;

preferably in the fields of neuropsychiatric disorders, PET and MR data analysis, and radioligand development.

• Proficiency in analytic tools, i.e., PMOD, Freesurfer, SPM, FSL.

• To be knowledgeable with PET (positron emission tomography) to assist in clinical human research using multiple PET radioligands for imaging amyloid and neuroinflammation. The branch uses state-of-the-art PET techniques and newly developed radioligands to study molecular/protein targets in brain.

Preferred:

• MD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, neuroimaging, and related biomedical fields.

• Sufficient knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

• Basic skills and research experience in small animal experiments.

• Ability to work effectively and collegially, and write research papers

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

This contract requires one Research Support Contractor who shall provide support services for

40 hours per week during the period of performance.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The government will provide workspace, desktop computers and telephones for contractor personnel. The contractor will require routine access to government facilities at the NIH.

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

• The Contractor shall meet weekly with the Branch Chief and provide a progress review to go over experiments performed, methodology and resuls of analyses, level of required knowledge, preparation of research paper and conference presentation, and future research directions. The weekly interview is primarily verbal, however he/she may be requested to submit relevant materials for assessment via electroinc copy or hard copy, whichever is appropriate.

• He/she shall also meet to discuss the status of ongoing research protocols, any problems encountered, and review/brainstorm for solutions and recommended plan to resolve any issues.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall report a progress review to the Branch Chief as mentioned above.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel:

No travel.

Key Personnel:

The following position is considered key personnel in support of this contract initiative.

Research Support Contractor

-Requirements:

• PhD degree in a field encompassing Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• One to five years of relevant Postodctoral experience and typically up to two additional years of experience not oriented towards research.

• More than one year of research experience in neuroscience and neuroimaging;

preferably in the fields of neuropsychiatric disorders, PET and MR data analysis, and radioligand development.

• Proficiency in analytic tools, i.e., PMOD, Freesurfer, SPM, FSL.

• Experienced and knowledgeable with PET (positron emission tomography) to assist in clinical human research using multiple PET radioligands for imaging amyloid and neuroinflammation. The branch uses state-of-the-art PET techniques and newly developed radioligands to study molecular/protein targets in brain.

The proposed key personnel will become subject to the provisions of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) Clause HHSAR 352.242-70 KEY PERSONNEL, HHSAR 352.242-70 (January 2006).

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts (or as soon as possible, if an individual must be replaced, for example , as a result of leaving the employ of the Contractor), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit comprehensive justification for the diversion or replacement request (including proposed substitutions for key personnel) to permit evaluation by the Government of the impact on performance under this contract. The Contractor shall not divert or otherwise replace any key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Government may modify the contract to add or delete key personnel at the request of the Contractor or Government.

Information System Security Plan:

The Contractor must follow all Federal guidelines.

Data Rights:

NIH will be the sole owner of any data.

Section 508—Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

The Contractor will not develop, procure, maintain, or use Electronic and Information

Technology in the performace of the SOW.

Publications and Publicity:

The Contractor will write and publish articles of data produced as a result of the requirements of the SOW.

Confidentiality of Information:

No confidential data generated. .