SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Analytical Services - Cancer in the Military
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814-4799, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HU0001-07-R-B011
- Response Due
- 7/9/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/24/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17. STATEMENT OF WORK The purpose of this contract is to provide analytic support for research protocols, including our current protocol, ?Cancer in the Military.? Specifically, the contractor shall provide a full time data manager/analyst to extract data from large databases, and assist with the analysis of the data. The data manager will perform his/her duties at the Center for Population Health, located on the campus of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The data manager will provide the following support to the Center for Population Health: ? Extraction of data elements from existing large healthcare databases such as the MHS Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2), Military Data Repository (MDR), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other public and private databases. o Current effort: Under our cancer research protocol encompasses extracting data from the MDR, M2 and CMS databases. ? Construct databases of extracted elements to support specific research protocols. o Current effort: Develop a database of all (de-identified) MHS patients with a diagnosis of a malignancy for a 5-year period, including all episodes of care and the associated diagnostic and procedure codes for those episodes; ? Conduct appropriate analyses to test research hypotheses o Current effort: Determine 1. Overall patient population: - Overall demographic description - Overall cancer incidence and prevalence per year - Total volume of care per year in both the MHS Direct and Purchased Care components o Within the Direct Care component, the analysis will separate the volume/cost of care delivered in Medical Centers from that delivered in community facilities. - Overall patterns of care in the Direct and Purchased Care components 2. Individual cancer types - Determine the top five cancer diagnoses by both volume and cost - Display the geographic distribution of these patients by TRICARE Region, by Metropolitan Statistical Area and by aggregated zip code. - Determine demographic description of each cancer-type subpopulation - Determine and trend outcomes for selected diagnoses among Direct care medical centers; Direct care other facilities; and Purchased care - Determine care patterns (diagnostic, therapeutic, inpatient, outpatient) for each cancer type in both Direct and Purchased care components - Compare prevalence, patterns of care and outcomes of patients with similar diagnoses with public data sets (eg, VA, CMS, MEPS, and others) as well as private sector data sets. 3. Perform data extraction and data analysis (both descriptive and inferential) for other studies as needed. Over time, the research mission of the Center for Population Health is expected to expand or change. Additional personnel or other resources may be needed to meet mission requirements. Federal Holidays and weekends are not recognized as normal workdays, therefore, prior approval of the contracting officer must be obtained prior to any work being performed on them. Listed below are the days excluded from the authorized work schedule: In the United States, there are 10 federal holidays set by law: Legal holidays: USC Title 5 Section 6103 Under current definitions, four are set by date: New Year's Day January 1 Independence Day July 4 Veterans Day November 11 Christmas Day December 25 If any of the above fall on a Saturday, then Friday may be observed as a holiday by various institutions. Similarly, if one falls on a Sunday, then Monday may be observed as a holiday. The other six are set by a day of the week and month: Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Thanksgiving Fourth Thursday in November Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at: CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 0001 Destination Government Destination Government DELIVERY INFORMATION PREVENTIVE MEDICINE/BIOMETRICS (PMB) BEVERLY THOMPSON 4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD BETHESDA MD 20814-4799 301-295-0800 FOB: Destination CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items SEP 2005 52.216-11 Cost Contract--No Fee APR 1984 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2006) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___(4) [Removed]. X___ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2006) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9 ___(iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (10)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (SEP 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JUNE 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (11) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (OCT 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (13) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). X___ (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). X___ (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126). X___ (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). X___ (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246). X___ (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X___ (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). X___ (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (21) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). ___ (22)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (AUG 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (AUG 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(c)). ___ (23) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (24)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2006) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286 and 109-53). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (25) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (JUN 2006) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___ (26) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury). ___ (27) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (28) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (29) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ____ (30) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X____ (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (32) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (33) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (34) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ____ (35)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (February 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (April 2002) (E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 20 days (60 days unless a different number of days is inserted) before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years. (End of clause) Numerous Government personnel will be involved with the administration and oversight of this contract. The Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (COTR) is the Contracting Officer?s primary representative to the Contractor and is responsible for specific duties which ensure that the work is performed according to this Statement of Work. The Contract Specialist is the POC and the principal representative and will oversee and administer the contracting aspects of this contract but must coordinate all substantive efforts with the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer oversees all contract work and must approve any contractual changes. The COTR for this contract will be: Beverly Thompson Scientist PMB Phone:301 295-0800 bthompson@usuhs.mil The Contract Specialist administering this contract will be: Jeff Floyd Phone (301) 295-3923 (-1716 fax) E-mail: jfloyd@usuhs.mil The Contracting Officer for this contract will be: Delores May Phone: (301) 295-3922 (-1716 fax) E-mail: dmay@usuhs.mil USUHS-003 INVOICE AND BILLING INFORMATION The original invoice shall be submitted to the paying office listed on the contract/order. When the submission address is other than USUHS Contracting a copy of the invoice shall either be submitted to contracts@usuhs.mil, or faxed to 301-295-1716. Invoices must ?mirror? the item supplies/services description and prices as outlined in the Purchase Order or Contract. If the invoices are not in compliance with these instructions, your payment may be delayed by DFAS. Invoices for supplies, equipment and other products should not be submitted until shipment has taken place. Invoices must be matched with confirmation of receipt before payment will be made by DFAS. Invoices for this contract may be submitted as indicated below: Monthly ITEM 0001 Base Year Analytical Consulting Services Basic Period of Performance 23 July 2007 - 22 July 2008 Base Salary $______________ Hourly Rate $_________ Loaded Hourly Rate $______________ Estimated Annual Cost $_________________ (1880 Billable Hours) ITEM NO 0002 OPTION I Analytical Consulting Services Option I - Period 23 July 2008 - 22 July 2009 Base Salary $______________ Hourly Rate $_________ Loaded Hourly Rate $______________ Estimated Annual Cost $_________________ (1880 Billable Hours) ITEM 0003 Dollars, U.S. OPTION II Analytical Consulting Services Option II - Period 23 July 2009 - 22 July 2010 Base Salary $______________ Hourly Rate $_________ Loaded Hourly Rate $______________ Estimated Annual Cost $_________________ (1880 Billable Hours) Total Contract Estimated Cost $_____________________ Proposals are to be delivered to Mr. Jeff Floyd no later 4:30 PM (EST) on than 9 July 2007. AWARD STATEMENT: Awardee must illustrate, in two pages or less, the proposed individuals understanding of medical terminology and of the structure of databases utilized in the Military Health System. Award will be made to the firm representing the best overall value to the government, price and other factors considered. The contractor is required to sign and return this document to the Directorate of Contracting, Attn: Jeff Floyd, 4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD, BETHESDA MD 20814-4799. Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein. Additionally, the awardee certifies the individual proposed is available and ready to begin working on the project by the date specified in the performance period. 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- Place of Performance
- Address: Uniformed Services University, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD
- Zip Code: 20814-4799
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20814-4799
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