A--This acquisition is for one contract for a Jackson

The Department of Health and Human Services issued an award notice for solicitation HHSN26818HV00006R to establish a Coordinating Center for the Jackson Heart Study (JHS). The primary purpose of this acquisition is to maximize the utility of existing data and samples from the JHS cohort while investigating new questions regarding the development and progression of clinical cardiovascular disease and related conditions. Scientific objectives include examining factors contributing to the high burden of cardiovascular disease in African Americans—specifically concerning ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, and impaired cognitive function—and improving statistical power for risk prediction and hypothesis testing within informative subgroups.

Operational requirements for the center involve fostering scientific collaborations and conducting cohort follow-up and clinical events ascertainment activities. The selected contractor will perform clinical examinations of JHS participants, promote cardiovascular health within the local community, and facilitate programs that encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue careers in the biomedical field.

This award falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC code A. Published on August 14, 2018, the notice identifies Sara B. Stoops as the primary point of contact. There are no attachments associated with this award notification.