A
contractis another type of mechanism used by NHLBI to create
animal models, develop and test vaccines and to conduct clinical
research. A proposal is written by an individual
or non-federal organization to enter into a contract, usually
in response to a request for proposal but which can also
be investigator initiated. The proposal consists of a technical
and a business proposal, including a description of the project
and its costs, as well as the methods, personnel, and facilities
to carry it out.
Contracts generally define very specific needs in the statement
of work. They will identify the evaluation criteria
and provide detailed instructions on the content for the
proposal and submission date.
Contracts undergo a peer review process that is similar
to grants with a team of reviewers who have expertise in
the particular subject area. This is called the technical
review. Proposals with scores in the competitive range
will be considered for further negotiations. Much of
the information in contracts is confidential, including the
identity of offerors, and will not be disclosed. After
the contract is awarded, all offerors will be informed of
the number of proposals submitted, the identity of the successful
offeror, the dollar value and period of performance.
A number of resources exist that can help you to become
more knowledgeable about contracts or to help you begin the
application process:
NIH
Contracting Information and Resources gives general
information on contracts.
“A
Guide to the NIH Acquisition Process” provides
assistance to potential contractors not familiar with the
acquisition program. The handbook answers questions
most frequently asked, e.g., how to learn about NIH plans
to award a contract, how to submit proposals, how proposals
are evaluated, etc.
In Funding
Opportunities you will find Requests for Proposals
(RFP) listed by Institute.
The NHLBI
Grants and Contracts site lists RFPs currently available
as well as an archive of older RFPs.
Contacting the Office of Acquisitions:
Director, Office of Acquisitions
John
C. Taylor
Phone: 301-435-0330
Heart, Lung and Vascular Diseases Contracts Branch
Chief,
Pamela Lew
Phone: 301-435-0340
Epidemiology and Clinical Applications/Women’s Health
Initiative Contracts Branch Chief, Paul McFarlane
Phone: 301-435-0345
Blood Diseases and Resources, Contracts Branch
Chief, Joanna Magginas
Phone: 301-435-0355
Procurement Branch
Chief, Debra Hawkins
Phone: 301-435-0366
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