SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Estimating Costs of Arthritis and other Rheumatic Conditions (AORC) in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2009
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341-4146
- ZIP Code
- 30341-4146
- Solicitation Number
- PR75304
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2009
- Point of Contact
- Teri M Routh-Murphy, Phone: 770-488-2713
- E-Mail Address
-
tnr3@cdc.gov
(tnr3@cdc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- PR 75304 Estimating Costs of Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions (AORC) in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arithritis, Epilipsy and Quality of Life Branch, Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion intends to procure, in accordance with FAR Part 13, sole source to MGC Data Services to provide methodological expertise to create "corrected" cost estimates for seven arthritis subconditions and develop a manuscript to disseminate results; provide methodological expertise to design and implement accuracy analyses between MEPS-HC and MEPS-MPC for AORC and seven subconditions, and conduct 2005 NHIS and 2006 MEPS agreement analysis, and disseminate results in a peer-reviewed publication and scientific meeting abstract; update attributable direct costs by public insurance type using 2001-2005 MEPS data, and assess the reliability of those estimates and to provide SAS programming support and training in order to increase efficiency of research staff efforts. MGC Data Services, 5051 Millay Court, Carisbad, CA, 92008 is the only organization that has the demonstrated expertise and background with MEPS and HNIS and knowledge of the restricted data use protocols. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The acquisition will be conducted under the procedures for acquiring commercial items authorized in FAR Part 12 in accordance with the authority to use simplified procedures for commercial requirements provided in FAR 13.5. MGC Data Services is the only source known to the government that can provide a system with the required characteristics. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The capability statement and any other furnished information must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow CDC to determine if the party can fully meet the requirements herein. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall commence upon award of a contract and shall continue through September 30 2010 or until all activities are complete. This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and provide written notification to the Contracting Officer, within fifteen (15) days from the date of this synopsis. All questions must be in writing and can be emailed to mroepe@cdc.gov. It is the vendor's responsibility to the aforementioned individual to ensure questions have been received. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
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