Asthma Cohort Support Contract

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Solicitation Synopsis:
This is a Research and Development (R&D) Request for Proposals (RFP).
Background and Program Objectives: The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is competing a contract for a qualified source for an Asthma Cohort Support contract. The proposed research study aims to increase understanding of factors that predict poor asthma control during pregnancy as well as add knowledge of the basic immunology as it related to pregnancy. Asthma is a common disease and some women experience exacerbation and worsening of their asthma during pregnancy while others improve.
This study will be an observational cohort study to evaluate predictors of asthma control variability during pregnancy, including accounting for changes in lung function and markers of inflammation associated with pregnancy in non-asthmatics.
Proposals will be due by 1:00 P.M. EDT on July 3, 2013. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency.
This requirement is defined as code 541712 under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Under this solicitation, the Government anticipates award of one cost reimbursement contract, with a base of one eighteen (18) month period and approximately four option periods.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: This RFP does not obligate the Government to award a contract pursuant to this announcement.
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