FEMALE CONTROLLED METHODS--DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL VAGINAL PRODUCTS TOMAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE VAGINAL ECOSYSTEM NIH GUIDE, Volume 23, Number 43, December 9, 1994 RFP AVAILABLE: NICHD-CD-95-8 P.T. 34, II Keywords: Urogenital System Physiology, Human National Institute of Child Health and Human Development The Contraceptive Development Branch of the Center for Population Research, National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), is interested in stimulating investigations into the development of novel products that are capable of maintaining low vaginal pH and bacterial microflora. The goals are to obtain novel vaginal products that: (a) are capable of maintaining low pH and the integrity of the vaginal ecosystem, (b) do not cause vaginal irritation, (c) may inactivate STD pathogens while producing only a transient effect on normal human vaginal flora, (d) are inexpensive, and (e) are aesthetically pleasing (e.g., colorless, odorless). Organizations must have adequate facilities to carry out the proposed syntheses and biological testing. The Government estimates the effort to be approximately 4.0 technical person-years annually. The principal investigator should devote approximately 20 percent effort to this project. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that three cost- reimbursement incrementally funded type contracts will be awarded as a result of the RFP for a period of 36 months. This announcement is not a request for proposals (RFP). RFP No. NICHD-CD-95-8 will be available on or about January 5, 1995. Proposals will be due approximately 75 days thereafter. INQUIRIES Copies of the RFP may be obtained by sending a written request to the address listed below. Requests may also be made by FAX. Requests for the RFP must cite the above RFP number. Paul J. Duska Contracts Management Branch, OGC National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Executive Building, Suite 7A07 6100 Executive Boulevard, MSC 7510 Bethesda, MD 20892-7510 FAX: (301) 402-3676 .
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