This project will provide researchers with an easy to use, electronic interface to adapt the REDCAP version of the NIMH version of the Structured Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents (modified K-SADS) for web-based administration that includes a structured diagnostic screener, modified screener for mania and depression, addition of diagnostic modules on Headache and Sleep patterns and disorders, and development of new sections for Communication Disorders and Learning Disorders.
Competition Status
Competitive
Background/Description of Requirement
One of the major challenges to implementation of the online and mobile assessments in the NIMH IRP has been the lack of a computerized platform that can be used simultaneously for administration, tracking and data collection and the requisite combined expertise in computing, data management and application development skills to develop such a platform for efficient administration in large and population-based samples. Through existing contractual agreements, the Matter Lab at the Child Mind Institute has already developed some of the applications and computerized the clinical tools for the collaborative studies between the NIMH IRP and Healthy Brain Network (Prior contract numbers: 75N95B19P00070 and 75N95B19P00175). Mindlogger’s data collection platform is now actively being used by research studies funded by the NIMH and the Child Mind Institute’s Healthy Brain Network. The Matter Lab is uniquely positioned to assume the next phase of this work by expanding the MINDLOGGER platform to administer clinical interviews and other similar assessment tools.
Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below:
1. Complete adaptation of the NIMH Diagnostic Spectrum Interview from REDCAP to Web based acquisition on MINDLOGGER platform;
2. Adapt the family history, sleep, and headache interviews to Mindlogger platform;
3. Develop and incorporate programs that yield DSM-Diagnoses from individual diagnostic modules;
4. Work with NIMH Clinical and data team to review and pilot the diagnostic modules as they emerge; and
5. Develop summary reports on diagnostic and clinical information for clinicians and parents.
LEVEL OF EFFORT:
Freelance developer: 8 hours per day for 10 weeks.
Data analyst: 16 hours per week for 10 weeks.
DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES
• Weekly meetings of HBN and NIMH investigators to oversee study design and progress
• Monthly progress reports development
• Completion of MindLogger account types within a 10-week period
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Written Documentation: The contractor is required to provide a written report at the end of the contracting period. The report shall cover all work completed during the contract period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation.
Conference calls: Communication will occur through regular email contact, and/or monthly conference calls with the PI and other group calls as needed. Monthly calls will be organized by NIMH. These calls will be held to facilitate communication of progress.
Interested parties may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by closing date and must reference the announcement. Responses may be submitted electronically to the attention of the contract specialist. Fax responses will not be accepted.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
