SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Consultant Services
- Notice Date
- 7/25/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7902, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-PB(AR)2007-188-1-RCO
- Response Due
- 8/9/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/24/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format of FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The reference solicitation number is NHLBI-PB (AR)-2007-188-1/RCO. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute on behalf of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) propose to procure service from a consultant for system analysis and documentation for NIAMS Special Emphasis Areas (SEA) coding process. This acquisition is in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13, and as a result, a purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-18. The total contracted dollar amount, including options will not exceed $5 million. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code is 541611 and the business size standard is $6.5 dollars. The Contractor must conduct the follow task/duties: 1. The contractor must possess at least ten (10) years experience overseeing and continuous use of a SEA coding system related to science and administration. 2. The contractor must have prior experience in working with health science agencies executing business rules and processes coding of grants. 2. The contractor must have a comprehensive view of how health science business processes are conducted. 3. The contractor must possess the expertise with theories and models for system development lifecycle methodologies. 4. The contractor must have demonstrated knowledge and ability to track trends in funding reflecting levels of effort in research areas. 5. The contractor must have the ability to exercise judgment and work independently to prepare recommendations for Extramural Program (EP), Financial Management Branch (FMB) and various NIAMS staffers. 6. The contractor must have strong teamwork ethic and demonstrate an ability to work in teams. The Government will award a performance based service contract awarded for this requirement. The proposed period of performance is August 2007 through February 2008. The proposed level of effort is 520 direct labor hours. The offer will performed his or her duties on site, in Bethesda, Maryland, or if applicable, remotely. A market research conducted by the Government determined that one (1) small business showed interest, which confirms the commercial market. This part prescribes policies and procedures for conducting market research to arrive at the most suitable approach to acquiring, distributing, and supporting supplies and services. This part implements requirements of 41 U.S.C. 253a (a) (1), 41 U.S.C.264b, and 10 U.S.C. 2377. The technical portion of quotations will receive paramount consideration in selection of a vendor. However, cost/price will also be a significant factor in the event that two or more offerors are determined to be essentially equal following the evaluation of technical factors. The Government will evaluate technical capability using the following criteria: 1. Technical Approach 2. Comprehensive understanding of the statement of work requirements 3. Qualifications of Personnel 4. Past Performance The following provisions and clauses apply Provision 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions (Other Than Commercial Items); Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Provision) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors/Commercial; 52.212-2-Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.222-26 (EO 11246); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); Offers must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration at www.ccr.gov and Business Partner Network at www.bpn.gov prior to award or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5756. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. company letterhead and formal quote form etc.) but must include the following information: Any questions on this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received by August 03, 2007 by emailing at rowens@nhlbi.nih.gov . Offers and related materials must be received in this office by August 09, 2007 no later than 5:00pm; Washington DC time. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, will be considered by the agency. Submit offers to Contract Specialist at the address listed on this notice. Reference synopsis number NHLBI-PB (AR) 2007-188/1-RCO on your offer. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, Procurement Branch 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6144, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902 Attention: Rosie C. Owens, Contracting Specialist Phone 301-435-0365, rowens@nhlbi.nih.gov or Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Branch, Phone (301) 435-0367, Fax (301) 480-3345 Email dh41g@nih.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland
- Zip Code: 20892-7902
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20892-7902
- Record
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