SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Web Design Services - SOW AND GPAT
- Notice Date
- 1/31/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541430
— Graphic Design 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
- HHS-NIH-NLM-11-020-KDP
- Archive Date
- 3/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly Pringle, Phone: 301-496-1766, Robin D Hope-Williams, Phone: 301-435-4379
- E-Mail Address
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kp271m@nih.gov, rhwilli@mail.nih.gov
(kp271m@nih.gov, rhwilli@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Government Product Accessibility Template STATEMENT OF WORK This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in according to FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) HHS-NIH-NLM-11-020-KDP. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through January 2010 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-49. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541430; and this acquisition is a small business set-aside. Contract type is labor hour. BACKGROUND The Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS, http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/), National Library of Medicine (NLM), creates information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, outreach to special populations, and HIV/AIDS. SIS seeks to provide specialized information services for improved public health to diverse populations. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT The objective of this task order is to support the NLM/SIS mission by designing user-friendly, citizen-centric Web sites. The contractor shall assist the SIS Team in analyzing and designing the Web sites to ensure they are useful, usable, and accessible. The contractor shall provide products that are compliant with HHS Web Policies and Standards. 508 COMPLIANCE Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. This Web site Design project must be Section 508 compliant. Specifically, the end product must be conformant with all applicable provisions, including: 1194.22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications. 1194.31 Functional performance criteria.These provisions can be found at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm Section 508 Program Need Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) are determined to be relevant for the following program need: SIS Outreach Web site design services. Technical standards from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart B have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those technical provisions identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Functional performance criteria from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart C have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those functional performance criteria identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Section 508 Evaluation Factors Responses to the solicitation will only be considered for award after it has been determined that the proposal adequately addresses the requirements for Section 508. Only proposals which contain adequate information to document their responsiveness to the Section 508 requirements (e.g. a completed GPAT, VPAT or equivalent and supporting documentation) will be eligible for any additional merit consideration. Section 508 Acceptance Criteria The web site design project deliverables as a result of this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility. The proposals for the web site design project must include a GPAT, a sample of which is included as a part of the solicitation. The scope of the project will include three web sites designs for the base year and 2-3 web sites for each option year. Each web site design will include the tasks described below: Task 1: Information architecture and content organization: 1.1 Analyze current site structure and make recommendations for improvements based on user needs. 1.2 Interview Project Team to project future needs 1.3 Work with Project Team to create effective information architecture 1.4 Provide scalable site organization to accommodate growth and change Task 2: Web Site Branding and Design 2.1 Branding of Web site 2.1.1 Design a banner for the website, including 2.1.1.1 Treatment (graphic design and layout) of website identification/branding elements. 2.1.1.2 Incorporation of NLM logo in the banner 2.1.1.3 Treatment of "Global Navigation" elements 2.2 Graphical design, Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), and HTML coding for home page and secondary pages 2.2.1 Design for banner, navigational menu, and persistent navigation elements 2.2.2 Incorporate the standard HHS/NLM footer information 2.2.3 Design shall be seamlessly integrated with the current SIS look and feel. 2.2.4 Provide design and HTML templates for secondary pages. Specific deliverables for task #1 include the following: 1. HTML templates of Home pages and secondary pages, including the banner and footer sections. 2. Associated CSS and image files. 3. Design documents. Design documents shall document the design elements used, including the font style, size, colors, background, suggested color palette, and font variations. All resulting electronic files and reports delivered by the contractor will become the property of the Government. The electronic files and reports delivered by the contractor will be reviewed and approved for acceptance by the Project Officer upon delivery by the contractor. EVALUATION CRITERIA After satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility, the evaluation will be based on the demonstrated capabilities of the perspective vendors to meet the needs of the project as set forth in the Statement of Work. Prospective vendors must submit information sufficient to allow NLM to evaluate based on the stated criteria. Content and technical factors are of paramount consideration; however, cost is also important to the overall award decision. All evaluation factors other than cost, when combined, are significantly more important than cost. The Government can make tradeoffs among cost and technical factors in determining which Offeror(s) provide the best value by awarding to other than the lowest cost Offeror(s) or other than the highest technically rated Offeror(s). Offeror(s) are advised that award will be made to that Offeror(s) whose quote provides the best overall value to the Government. In determining which quote represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs, the Government shall evaluate quotes using the following technical evaluation criteria, which are listed in the order of relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes: Understanding the Problem (20 Points) Proposal demonstrates a thorough and complete understanding of the requirements and indicates a clear awareness of the contract objectives. Proposal provides evidence that the offeror has a deep knowledge of the subject to be able to anticipate and avoid problems, and to react appropriately when problems do arise. Soundness of the Approach (40 Points) Proposal describes the proposed approach to comply with each of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work. The proposal is consistent with the stated goals and objectives. The proposed approach of ensuring the achievement of timely and acceptable performance is well documented and sound. Milestone and/or phasing charts illustrate the logical sequence of proposed work events, technical accomplishments and deliverables. Proposals should include examples of previous projects that demonstrate the contractor's ability to analyze and implement technical approaches and/or the contractor's experience with web design. Personnel (20 Points) The proposed staff is competent and experienced in the skills required in the Statement of Work. Resumes of staff and consultants reflect not only academic qualifications, but also length and variety of experience in similar tasks and clearly demonstrate relevant training and work experience and accomplishments. If subcontractors are proposed, information is provided to support the qualifications of the subcontractors. Past Performance (20 Points) (Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and timely delivery of high quality products and services.) Offerors shall submit a list and description of examples of contracts completed during the past three years and contracts currently in process. Offerors shall be evaluated on (1) record of conforming to specifications and to standards of good workmanship; (2) adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; (3) reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and (4) business-like concern for the interests of the customer. The project start date shall be within 10 days after award. The period of performance is twelve (12) months after Task Order award, with options to extend the term for four (04) one-year periods. Inclusion of options does not commit the Government to exercising the options. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The offeror shall include all information which documents and/or supports the qualification criteria in one clearly marked section of its proposal. The Statement of Work (SOW) of this requirement is attached to this solicitation. All questions and inquiries regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation should be emailed to pringlek@mail.nih.gov no later than Monday, February 7, 2011 at 3:00 PM (EST). Proposals received by Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00 PM (EST) will be considered by NLM. Responses must be in writing, and must include pricing information and meet the criteria requirements. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Please submit ONE (1) signed original and FOUR (4) copies of the proposals on or before 3:00 PM (EST), February 14, 2011 to: Kimberly D. Pringle Contract Specialist National Library of Medicine, NIH Office of Acquisitions 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105 MSC 5488 Bethesda, MD 20892-5488 (20817 for courier services) The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/. The FAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to submit proposals in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2008). FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (January 1999). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (October 2010)-With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (April 2008)]. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (June 2010) and Addendum to Clause for Year 2000 Compliance (July 1997); FAR 52 212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (October 2010).
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