SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT - TECHNICAL REVIEW OF ASSURANCE DOCUMENTS TO MEET LABORATORY ANIMAL WELFARE REQUIREMENTS
- Notice Date
- 5/12/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20894
- Solicitation Number
- NLM-10-123_RS
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Ryan L Singletary, Phone: 301-496-6546
- E-Mail Address
-
Ryan.singletary@nih.gov
(Ryan.singletary@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses and/or HUBZone small businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This is a Small Business Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service- disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Background The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), OER, NIH, is responsible for the general administration and implementation of the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy). The Policy was promulgated in 1986 to implement the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 and requires institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to ensure the appropriate care and use of all animals involved in research, research training, and biological testing activities conducted or supported by the PHS. OLAW is responsible for the general administration and coordination of the Policy on behalf of the PHS. Professional support is required due to an increase in the number of assurance documents under review due to a change in Assurance renewal policy. The policy for renewal of Assurance documents every four years leaves OLAW with the immediate need for professional support and expertise in the PHS Policy and, in particular, expertise and familiarity in handling assurance issues. Scope of Work Provide professional staff support to the OLAW Division of Assurances remotely. Required Tasks • Review and analyze information to process Assurances for the Division of Assurances. Information may include documentation submitted by institutions in response to OLAW requests for new or renewal Assurances, Annual Reports, policy issues and OLAW documents (e.g., guidance, sample documents, operating procedures). • Prepare reports and evaluations of OLAW activities, draft documents (e.g., letters, guidance), and make suggestions to the Director on technical matters requiring expertise in the PHS Policy, implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and AVMA Report on Euthanasia, and laboratory animal medicine. • Participate in meetings with OLAW staff via teleconference as necessary. Mandatory Requirements • Extensive knowledge of Animal Welfare Assurance documents, (domestic, foreign, inter-institutional) and processes • Extensive knowledge of PHS Policy and application of the recommendations of the Guide for the Care and Use Laboratory Animals for appropriate review of Animal Welfare Assurance content. • Comprehensive understanding of animal care and use programs and IACUC oversight of animal model research Place of Performance Primary work will be performed remotely. Anticipated Performance Period It is anticipated that the period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award. The award is anticipated to be made June 1, 2010 with four (4) option years. Reporting/Deliverables 1) Review documents: • For appropriate animal care and use program components • identify missing components • ensure documents meet the requirements of o PHS Policy o the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals o AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia o The Animal Welfare Act and Regulations • list clarifications necessary to attain completed document 2) Prepare correspondence requesting clarification 3) Review updated responses and acknowledge acceptance of document to administrative personnel, program official and/or grant management. 4) Compile and submit final report of Assurance activities to include documents reviewed and analyzed and Assurance documents completed. Other Important Considerations The proposed acquisition will be procured in accordance with the policies and procedures under FAR 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available. Interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must adhere to the following: (a) Provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, skills and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement should contain enough sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities; however, the statement should not exceed 10 pages. (b) The capability statement must identify the responder's: small business type and size; DUNS number; NAICS code; and technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. (c) All capability statements must be submitted electronically no later than 3:00pm eastern standard time on Monday, May 17, 2010 to Ryan Singletary, ryan.singletary@gmail.com. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OAM/NLM-10-123_RS/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Maryland, 20984, United States
- Zip Code: 20984
- Zip Code: 20984
- Record
- SN02147130-W 20100514/100512234641-bef76b6dbfd6d63a3105647dbdb60a88 (fbodaily.com)
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