SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Sources Sought Notice for Computer Modeling Work on the North American Animal Disease Spread Model (NAADSM)
- Notice Date
- 3/26/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, MRPBS, ASD, Specialized Contracting Branch, 2150 Centre Avenue Building B, MS2E6, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
- ZIP Code
- 80526
- Solicitation Number
- CEAH-NAADSM-AI-06
- Response Due
- 4/7/2006
- Archive Date
- 4/22/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a sources sought notice to determine the availability of potential sources to perform computer modeling work on the North American Animal Disease Spread Model (NAADSM). Description of Work: The NAADSM simulates infectious disease spread from unit-to-unit, and illustrates possible outcomes and the potential impact of interventions. In order to produce valuable results for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the NAADSM requires input parameters derived from detailed data, such as the type of poultry operation, flock size and location, poultry movement, movement of objects contaminated with the virus, and management factors and other variables that contribute to the spread of the disease. Once the input parameters are identified by USDA:APHIS, the computer modeler will evaluate the model and contribute ideas about potential improvements. The modeler should have experience with multiple types of models, scenario planning, parameterization and general use of models in the animal disease framework. USDA:APHIS shall furnish equipment and data necessary to exercise the model. Prefer the individual to spend part of the time on-site at USDA:APHIS (Ft Collins, CO) to allow maximum interaction with the modeling team and contribute to a rapid understanding of the modeling effort. No additional details are availabe at this time. If you are interested in this opportunity send an e-mail to Irene Hess, Irene.E.Hess@aphis.usda.gov. Include any relevant information regarding skill sets and past similar experiences. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (26-MAR-2006). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 27-MAR-2006. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Collins, CO
- Record
- SN01015721-W 20060329/060327212643 (fbodaily.com)
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