SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- MDEpiNET Partnership
- Notice Date
- 7/8/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- 1075976
- Archive Date
- 7/31/2010
- Point of Contact
- George Gonzalez, Phone: (301)-827-9361
- E-Mail Address
-
George.Gonzalez@fda.hhs.gov
(George.Gonzalez@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and capability of small businesses including certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, and HUBZone firms; veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and women-owned small businesses. This notice is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, Solicitation, Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained herein. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this sources sought. Any responses received will not be used as a proposal. Statement of Objectives: Currently the Food and Drug Administration, (CDRH) Center for Devices and Radiologic Health has a requirement for MDEpiNet PPP Services. The requirement is for services to perform the following: The MDEpiNet PPP is intended to be created through a strategic collaboration with academia and involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including, but not limited to, academia, professional organizations, other government agencies, medical products industry, and health care providers both domestic and international. The Agency is seeking an outside entity to work collaboratively with on the initial phases of developing a strategic plan for establishment of an administrative and scientific infrastructure to support a series of scientific projects under the MDEpiNet PPP. Task 1: Develop the strategic plan to establish an administrative and scientific infrastructure to support a series of scientific projects under the MDEpiNet PPP.N.B. It is expected that coordination activities will require part-time effort from an Executive Director, Project Manager, and Administrative Coordinator over the contract period. Task 2: Develop a strategy to identify and establish relationships with key experts in the field, including stakeholders from academia, professional organizations, other government agencies, medical products industry, and health care providers, both domestic and international, for leveraging and collaborative efforts under the MDEpiNet PPP Task 3: Develop an Executive Committee to lead activities under the auspices of the MDEpiNet PPP. The Executive Committee must include broad representation from the sectors listed in item #2 above. Task 4: Identify additional resource needs to support activities under the MDEpiNet PPP Task 5: Establish the necessary steering committees and working groups to ensure appropriate project implementation, management, oversight for all projects under MDEpiNet Task 6: Devise a mechanism to collect and communicate feedback from partners on the development and results of implemented projects. Task 7: Develop forums for stakeholder engagement to discuss the implementation of the MDEpiNet PPP Small Businesses are encouraged to respond if they have the capability and capacity to provide the identified services. Interested small business potential offerors are encouraged to respond to this notice. However, be advised that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of respondents' capacity and capability to perform the specific work as required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company's capability, experience, and/or ability to marshal resources to effectively and efficiently perform the task described above at a sufficient level of detail to allow definitive numerical evaluation; and evidence that the contractor can satisfy the minimum requirements listed above while in compliance with FAR 52.219-14 ("Limitations on Subcontracting"). Failure to definitively address each of these factors will result in a finding that respondent lacks capability to perform the work. Responses to this notice shall be limited to 5 pages, and must include: 1. Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. 2. Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 3. If qualified as an 8(a) firm (must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Disadvantaged Business (must be certified by SBA), Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone firm (must be certified by SBA), and/or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (must be listed in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages). 4. DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc). Companies also must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov to be considered as potential sources. 5. Identification of any GSA Schedule contract(s) by Schedule number and contract number and SINs that are applicable to this potential requirement are also requested. 6. If the company has a Government approved accounting system, please identify the agency that approved the system. Please submit copies of any documentation, such as letters or certificates to indicate the firm's status (see item #3 above). To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. Interested offerors should submit their capability statement not exceeding five (5) pages in length. Phone calls will not be accepted or returned. Interested firms or individuals may submit the requested information to: george.gonzalez@fda.hhs.gov or US Food and Drug Administration George Gonzalez 5630 Fishers Lane / HFA-500 OAGS/DAO Rm 2067 Rockville, MD 20857
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