Field Center – The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA]

The Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health seeks field center support for the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Interested parties must have experience conducting large epidemiological cohort studies and managing clinical sites and data for research into heart disease in various ethnic groups. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, qualifications of proposed staff, and past performance on similar efforts. Questions are due by August 28th, with responses to the anticipated solicitation to follow.

There are no set-aside designations for this procurement. Relevant NAICS codes may include 541720 for research and development in the social sciences and humanities, along with PSC code R425 for clinical research support. The incumbent contractor is not named but will likely have experience supporting this long-running study. The contract value has not been specified but is likely in the range of multiple millions given the scope of running clinical sites and longitudinal data management for a major epidemiological study. The field center work is expected to span several years.