PRESOL | D | IT Architect/Senior Programmer - Solicitation Attachments

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 03, 2011 FBO #3358
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- IT Architect/Senior Programmer - Solicitation Attachments

Notice Date: 2/1/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
Contracting Office: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center/Office of Purchasing & Contracts, 6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 106, MSC 5480, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-5480
ZIP Code: 20892-5480
Solicitation Number: NIHCL2011085
Archive Date: 3/17/2011
Point of Contact: Brian J. Lind, Phone: 301-402-0735
E-Mail Address: LindBJ@cc.nih.gov
(LindBJ@cc.nih.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: Attachment No 10 Section 508 GPAT - To be completed and returned with Proposal Intentionally Left Blank Attachment No 8 Section K Attachment No 7 Proposal packaging Instructions Attachment No 6 Invoicing Instructions Attachment No 5 Evaluation Criteria Attachment No 4 past performance Questionnaire Attachment No 3 proposal preperation Instructions Attachment No 2 SF1449 Attachment No 1 Statement Of Work The Clinical Center at National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposes to procure in accordance with the procedures for acquiring commercial items/services authorized in FAR Part 12, an IT System Architect to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the management of the development life-cycle of modules and systems developed within NIH CC DCRI, and the development and management of a set of applications that will connect programs and databases of multiple systems to improve the use of the Clinical Research Information System and the management of data within the NIH Clinical Center This is a Combined Synopsis for Commercial Services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a separate solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation NIHCL2011085 includes all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49 with amendments dated January 24, 2011. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial requirements. The standard North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511 and the size standard is 23 million dollars. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal and is a total small business set-aside. NIH is soliciting offers for an IT System Architect to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the management of the development life-cycle of modules and systems developed within NIH CC DCRI, and the development and management of a set of applications that will connect programs and databases of multiple systems to improve the use of the Clinical Research Information System and the management of data within the NIH Clinical Center. The support and enhancements of any system once it is operational is critical to its success. The support includes the development of the documentation as well as the knowledge transfer required to allow Government employees to assume the design, development, and support roles. The contractor shall assist the CC CIO, CC DCRI Technical Architect, CC ISSO and CC DCRI Application Development Supervisor with the development of a strategic plan for the management of the development process for NIH Clinical Center IT Clinical Systems. This assistance includes the analysis and review of the existing business practices being followed for the management of all development of NIH CC IT Systems and components to NIH CC IT Systems, development of components for the Security Certification and Accreditation documentation, development of a formal plan for contingency and disaster recovery for all the clinical systems, and the development of a 1 year, 2 year and 5 plan for support and implementation of NIH CC Clinical Systems. The development of the plan for the management of applications that will connect multiple systems to improve the use of the Clinical Research Information System and the management of data within the NIH Clinical Center will include existing and newly developed systems. The tasks include aiding in the definition and gathering of user requirements, evaluation of existing systems, analysis of existing systems with the DCRI IT Strategic Plan, development of detailed system documentation, assistance in the development of work and project documentation, development of new and existing applications, the testing of applications, development of a performance management plan for each application, the implementation of applications, and the training and transfer of knowledge to others to support these applications. The support of the applications in the table listed below will continue to be maintained by the IT System Architect until knowledge transfer has been completed. Once knowledge transfer has been completed the IT System Architect will assume an advisory role. These planned systems to improve the use and management of data within the NIH Clinical Center will interface with the existing, such as; CRIS/Allscripts SCM; QDX and eLink Interface Engines, CC Ancillary Systems such as Carestream RIS, SCC LIS, 3M/SoftMed MRD Modules; and NIH Sybase Databases including Patient and Protocol databases. The detailed Statement of Work (SOW) (attachment no. one) list the specific tasks and systems that this contract will address (though not limited to) but also list the deliverables and time frames for each deliverable. In addition the SOW list the required competencies for Key Personnel and reporting requirements for this procurement. The base period of performance is for a base period of twelve (12) months commencing March, 17, 2011 through March 16, 2012 with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods; commencing from March, 17, 2012 through March 16, 2016. Please refer to the following attachments in preparing your proposal responding to this solicitation. Attachment No. 1: Statement of Work Attachment No. 2: SF 1449 (should be signed and submitted with technical/business proposals) Attachment No. 3: Proposal Preparation Instructions (see information regarding page limitations) Attachment No. 4: Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment No. 5: Technical Evaluation Criteria Attachment No. 6: Invoice Instructions Attachment No. 7: Proposal Packaging and Delivery Requirements Attachment No. 8: FAR 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009) (must be completed and submitted with your business proposal) Attachment No. 9: Intentionally Left Blank Attachment No 10: Section 508 Government Product service Accessibility Template (GPAT) The following Provisions and Clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-/Commercial Items (Jun 2008)(see Attachment No. 3 for additional proposal preparation instructions), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (Evaluation criteria set forth in Attachment 5), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JUN 2010), FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of options (JUL 1990), FAR 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001), FAR Clause 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA - General (Dec 2007), FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Working On a Government Installation (JAN 1997). The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Dec 2010) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009). ___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). ___ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items). ___ (7) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (8) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (9) [Reserved] ___ (10) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (11) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (12) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ___ (13) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4).) ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iv) Alternate III (July 2010) of 52.219-9. ___ (14) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (15) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ___ (16) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (17) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (18) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). _X_ (19) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). _X (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). X (21) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (22) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). X (23) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). X (24) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). ___ (25) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (26) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). ___ (27) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (28) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). ___ (29) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) ___ (30) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (31) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ___ (32) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16. ___ (33) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). ___ (34) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (35) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (36) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___ (37) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). X (38) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (39) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (40) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (41) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (42) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (43) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (44) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (45) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (46) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: ___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). ___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The options provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The contracting officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to the expiration of the contract. (End of Clause) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the Contract (Mar 2000) a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the contract period of performance; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years (60 months) (End of Clause) FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1994) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond the September 30, 2010. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2010, until funds are made available to the Contracting officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to the confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of Clause) PRIVACY ACT FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) The Contractor will be required to design, develop, or operate a system of records on individuals, to accomplish an agency function subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, December 31, 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and applicable agency regulations. Violation of the Act may involve the imposition of criminal penalties. FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (April 1984) (a) The Contractor agrees to- (1) Comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (the Act) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act in the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function when the contract specifically identifies- (i) The systems of records; and (ii) The design, development, or operation work that the contractor is to perform; (2) Include the Privacy Act notification contained in this contract in every solicitation and resulting subcontract and in every subcontract awarded without a solicitation, when the work statement in the proposed subcontract requires the redesign, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals that is subject to the Act; and (3) Include this clause, including this paragraph (3), in all subcontracts awarded under this contract which requires the design, development, or operation of such a system of records. (b) In the event of violations of the Act, a civil action may be brought against the agency involved when the violation concerns the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, and criminal penalties may be imposed upon the officers or employees of the agency when the violation concerns the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function. For purposes of the Act, when the contract is for the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, the Contractor is considered to be an employee of the agency. (c)(1) "Operation of a system of records," as used in this clause, means performance of any of the activities associated with maintaining the system of records, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records. (2) "Record," as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains the person's name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a fingerprint or voiceprint or a photograph. (3) "System of records on individuals," as used in this clause, means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. FAR 52.204-9 (SEPT 2007) Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201. (b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally- controlled information system. FAR 52.222-54 (JAN 2009) EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item"- (1) Means any item of supply that is- (i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at 2.101); (ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. Per 46 CFR 525.1 (c)(2), "bulk cargo" means cargo that is loaded and carried in bulk onboard ship without mark or count, in a loose unpackaged form, having homogenous characteristics. Bulk cargo loaded into intermodal equipment, except LASH or Seabee barges, is subject to mark and count and, therefore, ceases to be bulk cargo. "Employee assigned to the contract" means an employee who was hired after November 6, 1986, who is directly performing work, in the United States, under a contract that is required to include the clause prescribed at 22.1803. An employee is not considered to be directly performing work under a contract if the employee- (1) Normally performs support work, such as indirect or overhead functions; and (2) Does not perform any substantial duties applicable to the contract. "Subcontract" means any contract, as defined in 2.101, entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders. "Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime Contractor or another subcontractor. "United States", as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(38), means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (b) Enrollment and verification requirements. (1) If the Contractor is not enrolled as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify at time of contract award, the Contractor shall- (i) Enroll. Enroll as a Federal Contractor in the E-Verify program within 30 calendar days of contract award; (ii) Verify all new employees. Within 90 calendar days of enrollment in the E-Verify program, begin to use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); and (iii) Verify employees assigned to the contract. For each employee assigned to the contract, initiate verification within 90 calendar days after date of enrollment or within 30 calendar days of the employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later (but see paragraph (b)(4) of this section). (2) If the Contractor is enrolled as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify at time of contract award, the Contractor shall use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of- (i) All new employees. (A) Enrolled 90 calendar days or more. The Contractor shall initiate verification of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or (B) Enrolled less than 90 calendar days. Within 90 calendar days after enrollment as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify, the Contractor shall initiate verification of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or (ii) Employees assigned to the contract. For each employee assigned to the contract, the Contractor shall initiate verification within 90 calendar days after date of contract award or within 30 days after assignment to the contract, whichever date is later (but see paragraph (b)(4) of this section). (3) If the Contractor is an institution of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); a State or local government or the government of a Federally recognized Indian tribe; or a surety performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency pursuant to a performance bond, the Contractor may choose to verify only employees assigned to the contract, whether existing employees or new hires. The Contractor shall follow the applicable verification requirements at (b)(1) or (b)(2) respectively, exceptthat any requirement for verification of new employees applies only to new employees assigned to the contract. (4) Option to verify employment eligibility of all employees. The Contractor may elect to verify all existing employees hired after November 6, 1986, rather than just those employees assigned to the contract. The Contractor shall initiate verification for each existing employee working in the United States who was hired after November 6, 1986, within 180 calendar days of- (i) Enrollment in the E-Verify program; or (ii) Notification to E-Verify Operations of the Contractor's decision to exercise this option, using the contact information provided in the E-Verify program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (5) The Contractor shall comply, for the period of performance of this contract, with the requirements of the E-Verify program MOU. (i) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) may terminate the Contractor's MOU and deny access to the E-Verify system in accordance with the terms of the MOU. In such case, the Contractor will be referred to a suspension or debarment official. (ii) During the period between termination of the MOU and a decision by the suspension or debarment official whether to suspend or debar, the Contractor is excused from its obligations under paragraph (b) of this clause. If the suspension or debarment official determines not to suspend or debar the Contractor, then the Contractor must reenroll in E-Verify. (c) Web site. Information on registration for and use of the E-Verify program can be obtained via the Internet at the Department of Homeland Security Web site: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. (d) Individuals previously verified. The Contractor is not required by this clause to perform additional employment verification using E-Verify for any employee- (1) Whose employment eligibility was previously verified by the Contractor through the E-Verify program; (2) Who has been granted and holds an active U.S. Government security clearance for access to confidential, secret, or top secret information in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual; or (3) Who has undergone a completed background investigation and been issued credentials pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. (e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the requirements of this clause, including this paragraph (e) (appropriately modified for identification of the parties), in each subcontract that- (1) Is for- (i) Commercial or noncommercial services (except for commercial services that are part of the purchase of a COTS item (or an item that would be a COTS item, but for minor modifications), performed by the COTS provider, and are normally provided for that COTS item); or (ii) Construction; (2) Has a value of more than $3,000; and (3) Includes work performed in the United States. (End of clause) FAR Clause 52.249-4 (Apr 1984) Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form), FAR Clause 52.217-5 Evaluation of options (July 1990), FAR Clause 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997), FAR Clause 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, equipment and Vegetation (April 1984), HHSAR 352.270.5 Key Personnel (January 2006) The key personnel specified in this contract are considered essential to the work performance. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts(or as soon as possible if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employ of the contractor), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit comprehensive justification for the diversion or replacement request (including proposed substitutions for the key personnel) to permit evaluation by the Government of the impact on performance under this contract. The Contractor shall not divert or otherwise replace any key individuals without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Government may modify the contract to add or delete key personnel at the request of the contractor or the Government. Additional Key Personnel Provisions During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitution of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death or termination of the employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and shall provide the information required by paragraph b below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, the Contractor shall submit the information provided in paragraph b. to the Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) days prior to making any permanent substitutions. b. - The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after the receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions; the contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel. Contracting Officer's Technical Representative The following Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: To be completed at the time of award. The COTR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. The Government may unilaterally change its COTR designation. Post Award evaluation of Contractor Performance a) Contractor Performance Evaluations Interim and final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR 42.15. The final performance evaluation will be prepared at the time of completion of work. In addition to the final evaluation, interim evaluation(s) shall be submitted at the time of the annual evaluation. Interim and final evaluations will be provided to the Contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor will be permitted thirty days to review the document and to submit additional information or a rebutting statement. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the matter will be referred to an individual one level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision will be final. Copies of the evaluations Contractor responses and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions. b) Electronic Access to Contractor Performance evaluations Contractors that have internet capability may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment by completing the registration form that can be obtained at the following address: hhtp://oamp.od.nih./OD/CPS/cps.asp. The registration process requires the Contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary point of contact and who will be authorized access to the evaluations for review and comment. In addition, the Contractor will be required to identify an alternate contact that will be responsible for notifying the cognizant contracting official in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 30-day time frame. Reporting Matters Involving Fraud, Waste and Abuse Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent fraud, waste and abuse in NIH funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the HHS Inspector general's Office in writing or the Inspector general's hotline. The toll free number is 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. The email address is Htips@os.dhhs.gov and the mailing address is: Office of the Inspector general Department of Health and Human Services TIPS HOTLINE PO Box 23489 Washington, DC 20026 Access to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Electronic Mail All Contractor staff that have access to and use of NIH electronic mail (e-mail) must identify themselves as contractors on all outgoing e-mail messages, including those that are sent in reply or are forwarded to another user. To best comply with this requirement, the Contractor staff shall set-up an e-mail signature (AutoSignature) or an electronic business card ("V Card") on each of the contractor employee's computer system and/or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that will automatically display "Contractor" in the signature area of all e-mails sent. Section 508 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: "Software Maintenance Service." Section 508 Deliverable Requirements The activity to be performed relates to or requires the use of EIT. Section 508 must be considered as a requirement for Software Maintenance Service to assure that it considers specific Section 508 accessibility requirements. Technical standards from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart B have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their background and experience will enable them to at least meet 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 background and experience will enable them to at least meet those functional performance criteria identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Information, documentation, and support requirements from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart D have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how the information, documentation, and support proposed for Software Maintenance Service outputs/deliverables will meet at least those information, documentation, and support requirements identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Section 508 Evaluation Factors Responses to this 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. accessibility capabilities and past performance) will be eligible for any additional merit consideration. Section 508 Acceptance Criteria Software Maintenance Service outputs/deliverables resulting form this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility. Software Maintenance Services outputs/deliverables must include a completed GPAT, a sample of which is included as a part of this solicitation. Software Maintenance Service outputs/deliverables should meet applicable accessibility requirements and should not adversely affect accessibility features of existing EIT technologies. ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Detailed proposal preparation instructions are delineated in Attachment No. 3 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Please note that Offerors must also complete FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009) and provide a copy of the valid certifications registrations of the Offerors Central Contractor Registrations (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications Applications (ORCA) with their technical/business proposal submission. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received in this office by February 14, 2011. Offers must be received by 12:00 PM. local time on February 17, 2011. Facsimile submissions are not authorized and collect calls will not be accepted. Submit offers to Mr. Brian Lind at the address listed in this solicitation. Please reference the solicitation number NIHCL on your offer.
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