Development of imaging techniques to identify and quantify cellular damage

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TITLE: Development of imaging techniques to identify and quantify cellular damage following chemical insult and evaluate novel treatments.

REQUIREMENT: Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Suffield, Medicine Hat, Alberta has a requirement for a contractor to develop imaging techniques to characterize and quantify brain injury following nerve agent exposure, all in accordance with the Statement of Work, Annex "A".

This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada's Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).

The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.

MANDATORY CRITERIA: At Solicitation Closing: Failure to meet any of the following mandatory requirements at solicitation closing will render your submission non-compliant and given no further consideration.

1. Education: Lead scientist must have at a minimum a PhD in Zoology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or Medical Imaging. 2. Experience: Experience with developing MRI techniques for the characterization of brain damage in a small animal model. Experience quantifying brain oxygenation levels. 3. Ability to obtain a valid schedule 1 chemical license within six (6) Months of contract award. Contractor must show that application for license has been submitted within two (2) months of contract award. 4. Contractor site located within a 400 km radius of CFB Suffield, Alberta.

CONTRACTOR SELECTION: The contractor will be selected on the basis of the Assessed Best Value to the Crown taking into account merit and cost factors. Best value to the Crown will be determined on the basis of the highest combined rating of merit and price.

OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Contractor Owned

PERIOD OF CONTRACT: The period of the contract is from date of award to March 31, 2017.

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