A COCHLEAR NUCLEUS AUDITORY PROSTHESIS BASED ON MICROSTIMULATION NIH Guide, Volume 26, Number 33, October 3, 1997 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-DC-98-01 National Institutes of Health The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, is recompeting an ongoing project that is currently being performed by Huntington Medical Research Institutes, under Contract No. N01-DC-5-2105. The requirement will study the feasibility of an auditory prosthesis for the deaf based on stimulating microelectrodes placed into the ventral cochlear nucleus. The research will include both animal and human studies. The ultimate goal is an auditory prosthesis for deaf individuals who cannot benefit from a cochlear implant. It is anticipated that a cost reimbursement, term type contract will be awarded for a three year period. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about September 15, 1997. Proposals will be due 60 days after the date of issuance of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ONLY. It will be available on the following website: http://silk.nih.gov/silk/ocm/rfp.html. The solicitation w ill be available at this website 15 or more calendar days after the issuance of this synopsis. OFFERORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTINELY CHECKING THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY POSSIBLE SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS THAT MAY BE ISSUED. NO INDIVIDUAL NOTIFICATION OF ANY AMENDMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. No collect calls will be accepted. See Numbered Notes 1 and 26. Donna Winters Division of Research Contracts 6100 Executive Blvd., MSC 7540 Bethesda, MD 20892-7540 Telephone: (301) 496-4487
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