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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 09, 2009 FBO #2601
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R -- International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program - Attachment No. 1 - Draft Statement Of Work

Notice Date

1/7/2009
 

Notice Type

Attachment No. 1 - Draft Statement Of Work
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
 

ZIP Code

20852
 

Solicitation Number

SS-TSB-97001-64
 

Point of Contact

James D Carder,, Phone: (301) 228-4221, Robin M. Irving,, Phone: (301) 228-4220
 

E-Mail Address

jc490y@nih.gov, irvingr@mail.nih.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

General Information: This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) project is for the renewal of contract HHSN261200411001C with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) that was awarded on a sole source basis for a five year period. This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement as a set-aside based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties are expected to review this Notice and the draft Statement of Work to familiarize yourself with the requirements of this project; failure to do so will be at your firm’s own risk. Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified small business concerns including small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. The purpose of this project is to provide support activities for an International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program in cancer research. The principal function is to facilitate and promote the direct and rapid transfer of cancer research information between investigators in different countries working in the same area of cancer research. Under the program, qualified investigators from any country may visit an investigator at a research institute in another country for a period of approximately one month. Description of Information to be included in the Capability Statement: Tailored Capability Statements shall demonstrate a clear understanding of all tasks specified in the draft SOW. Tailored Capability Statements for this requirement shall address the following eight (8) areas: 1) The organization’s technical understanding /approach to meeting the objects of the attached draft SOW. 2) The organizational commitment to the project. 3) Composition and qualifications of the proposed staff. 4) Availability or resources, equipment, and facilities, required in the performance of the tasks stated in the draft SOW. 5) Organization and the principal investigator must have a respected international reputation in the field of cancer research. 6) Membership in a broad network of governmental and private institutions/organizations engaged in all aspects of cancer research. 7) The organization must be an apolitical international organization or agency which is not affiliated with any specific country and which has a clearly defined objective in the area of cancer research. 8) Organization’s extensive experience in the management of international fellowship programs. A copy of the draft Statement of Work (SOW), which is subject to revisions, may be accessed on the NCI Office of Acquisitions Website at URL: http://rcb.nci.nih.gov/. Once there, click on Current Requests for Proposals. NAICS Code and Size Standard: In the event an RFP is issued, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541712 with a size standard of 500 Employees is being considered. How to Submit a Response: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 15 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc... (single spaced, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the firm’s ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above and in the draft SOW. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Tailored capability statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferable placed under the eligible small business concern’s name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. If there are any responsible contractors who have proven experience and meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, they may submit experience, capabilities and qualifications as outlined above which will be considered by the NIH. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon reasons to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 2. Due Date: Tailored capability statements are due no later than 3:00PM (Eastern Prevailing Time) on January 22, 2009. 3. Number of Copies and Delivery Point: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of your response as follows: If hand-delivered or delivery service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Treatment and Support Branch Office of Acquisitions, NCI National Cancer Institute at Frederick Building 244, Room 100 Frederick, MD 21701-1201 If using U.S. Postal Service James D. Carder, Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions, NCI Treatment and Support Branch National Cancer Institute at Frederick P.O. Box B, 244 Miller Drive Frederick, MD 21701-1201 All responses must be received at NCI by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. The original document must be readily accessible for date stamping purposes. NOTE: Ft. Detrick is a secured military base. Couriers delivering proposals must use the 7th Street (Main Entrance) to gain access to Ft. Detrick. It is recommended that you contact James Carder, Contracting Officer at 301-228-4221 in advance to schedule a specific date and time to deliver your proposal. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be direct to: James Carder, Contracting Officer E-mail: carderj@mail.nih.gov or Phone: 301-228-4221 ATTACHMENTS: Draft Statement of Work (SOW)
 

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Document(s)

Attachment No. 1 - Draft Statement Of Work
 

File Name: Draft Statement of Work (Attachment No. 1 SOW.pdf)

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Place of Performance

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Record

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