R--Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE) Professional and Administrative Support Services (PASS)

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity is seeking specialized expertise for professional and administrative support services on behalf of the Department of Defense Air Force Medical Operations Agency Hearing Center of Excellence. This combined synopsis and solicitation, issued as a Request for Proposal under solicitation number W81XWH14R0040, is designated as an 8A (8A) set-aside. The requirement is classified under NAICS 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC code R. Responses are due by June 23, 2014.

The scope of work encompasses five primary functional areas: program management support services, studies and analysis, business process improvement, information management and information technology, and medical supply chain and logistics management. These services support the Hearing Center of Excellence in improving noise hazard awareness and increasing the acceptance of hearing protection among military personnel during both peacetime and wartime operations. Key objectives include utilizing clinical and research expertise to develop best practices for treating and rehabilitating hearing loss and tinnitus, while building a comprehensive auditory system injury data registry for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

This procurement for commercial items is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6. The notice, originally published on May 2, 2014, and last updated on June 5, 2014, includes three attachments containing additional documentation. David Daniel of the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.