CRNFA Proposal Information
Proposals for consideration were due on November 13, 2008 and submission is now closed. The submitted proposals are in the review process. Award announcements are planned on February 1, 2009.
CRNFA RFP-W08-001: Request for ProposalsClinical Research Network Feasibility Awards (CRNFA)
Westat, in collaboration with the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Roadmap Initiative , invites currently funded Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Institutions to submit proposals for Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards (CRNFA).
The Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards (CRNFA) are designed to provide short-term (one year) funding (up to $100,000 each) for new collaboration efforts between CTSAs and funded and existing clinical research networks. The goal of these awards is to establish collaborations among existing Government funded research networks and clinical practice networks and CTSAs, which can result in mutual benefit.
Prospective offerors must submit a letter of intent to bid and /or any written questions regarding the solicitation by October 15, 2008. Responses to all questions will be made available to all prospective offerors no later than November 3, 2008. Final proposals are due no later than November 13, 2008 with contract award expected on February 1, 2009. All solicitation documentation and communications should be submitted via email to CRNFASubmission@westat.com
RFP Timeline
| Sep 24, 2008 | Pre-solicitation Notice |
| Oct 1, 2008 | RFP Posted |
| Oct 15, 2008 | Letters of Intent Due |
| Oct 15, 2008 | Written Questions Due |
| Nov 3, 2008 | Answers to Questions Available |
| Nov 13, 2008 | RFP Closes |
| Feb 1, 1009 | RFP Awarded |
| Feb 1, 2010 | RFP Completion |
Pre-Solicitation Announcement: Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards (CRNFA)
Further information regarding this solicitation and all requirements for proposal submissions will be available at this link on October 1, 2008. Inquiries can be submitted via email to CRNFASubmission@westat.com, or to
Paula Darby Lipman, Ph.D.
Senior Study Director
Westat
Phone: 301-279-4555
Email: CRNFASubmission@westat.com
Solicitation Summary
CTSA Investigators are eligible to apply who can demonstrate and provide synergy with ongoing Government funded clinical research networks and clinical practice networks; e.g., Agency for Health Research Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), NIH, etc. Proposals should focus on the following 3 areas; Translational Science Dissemination Research, Cost-Benefit/Cost-Effectiveness Research, and Community Engagement Research. The goal of these awards will be to create new collaborations among existing research networks (e.g., CTSA, Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI), Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN), Prevention Research Centers Promoting Practice-Based Research (PRC), Community Health Centers (CHC), HMO Research Network (HMORN), etc.) that would result in mutual collaborative benefit and provide lasting and sustainable impact.
CTSA Website
Network Collaboration Areas of Focus
- Translational Science Dissemination Research
- Cost-Benefit/Cost-Effectiveness Research
- Community Engagement Research
