The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, has a requirement for a baseline observational research study of police officers. The study will focus on thorough measurements of (1) physiological stress and (2) subclinical morbidities underlying the insulin resistance and coronary syndromes as well as subclinical vascular abnormalities. For this study, the successful offeror must have an already established cohort of police officers from a single urban/suburban municipality. The offeror must be able to document a recent and successful record of recruitment, measurement, analysis, and publication involving a scientific study of this cohort. The period of performance is four (4) years. Solicitation 2003-N-00764 will be available on or about March 17, 2003, and proposals are due April 18, 2003. No telephone requests will be accepted. Written requests may be sent to the above address, faxed to (412) 386-6429, or sent via email to [email protected]. Offerors may obtain a copy of the RFP via the Internet at www.eps.gov. All responsible sources with appropriate capabilities may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Funds have not been provided for this requirement and award will be subject to the availability of funds.

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