Is the contractor required to write abstracts for study specific publications?
Response: No, the contractor is not required to write abstracts for study specific publications. • The RFP states that abstracts, reprints and other appropriate documents for each study are to be kept in the database file. Does it mean that the database file will contain the full text of these documents? Can you provide an estimate of the average number of pages? Response: The database will include full text and/or abstract, but it depends on Program’s needs at the time. Full on line text provided by various scientific journals could be used to develop the database. As to the number of pages, please see Response to #17. • Does the current contractor already have a database established & needs to be maintained or does the new contractor need to create such a database? If so, what software is currently being used? Is it possible to see a sample record? Response: The new contractor needs to create such a database. Consequently, the software question does not apply. Offerors are encouraged
