SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Evidence Based Reviews
- Notice Date
- 1/10/2014
- Notice Type
- Cancellation
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy, 5600 Fisher Ln., Room 13A-19, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20857
- Solicitation Number
- 14-250-SOL-EvidenceBasedReviews
- Archive Date
- 2/11/2014
- Point of Contact
- Kwasi Antwi,
- E-Mail Address
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kantwi@hrsa.gov
(kantwi@hrsa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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. The purpose of this requirement is to conduct evidence-based reviews of conditions nominated for the Recommend Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), using accepted industry standards and best practices, to inform the Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children's decision making process. Please review only the highlighted areas below and provide comments. BACKGROUND: The Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (Committee) was established under the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 217a: Advisory councils or committees. This Committee fulfills the functions previously undertaken by the former Secretary's Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, established under Section 1111 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS), 42 U.S.C. 300b-10, as amended in the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008. The Committee is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The Health Resources Services Administration/Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA/MCHB) provides coordination, management, and operational services to the Committee, with direction and guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary with recommendations, advice, and technical information regarding the most appropriate application of technologies, policies, guidelines, and standards for: (a) effectively reducing morbidity and mortality in newborns and children having, or at risk for, heritable disorders; and (b) enhancing the ability of state and local health agencies to provide for newborn and child screening, counseling, and health care services for newborns and children having, or at risk for, heritable disorders. Specifically, the Committee makes systematic evidence-based recommendations on newborn screening for conditions that have the potential to significantly impact public health for all newborns, including secondary conditions that may be identified as a result of the laboratory methods used for screening. REQUIREMENTS The following provides potential responders with an overview of the types of support that would be required of the contractor. a. Conduct objective evidence-based reviews for two nominated conditions per year. Each review must include a systematic evidence-based review of a rare, genetic condition and its corresponding newborn screening test(s), confirmatory test(s), and treatment; an analysis of the benefits and harms of newborn screening at the population level; and a systematic public health impact assessment that examines state newborn screening programs' readiness and feasibility to adopt comprehensive screening for the condition under consideration. b. Develop an evidenced-based methodology, conduct, and lead an evidence review to meet the requirements of the Committee c. Form an evidence-based workgroup (ERW) comprised of individuals with expertise in one or more of the following: newborn screening, epidemiology, evidence-based review methodology, general pediatrics, genetics, public health, bioethics, health economics, science writing and editing. d. Prepare and present a final written report to the Committee. CAPABILITY STATEMENT INFORMATION Please address your knowledge and experience within the last three years and how you will provide each of the following points (A) through (C). Reference where applicable specific items from the Requirements Overview in demonstrating your expertise and experience with conducting evidence-based reviews, developing a methodology for conducting evidence-based reviews, and writing and presenting findings to committees. (ADDRESS EACH SEPARATELY) of the following requirements:   A. Demonstrate your expertise and experience with evidence reviews. Personnel must have expertise in newborn screening, public health analysis, genetic conditions, and other rare diseases. Experience of the responders must be demonstrated by peer-reviewed articles on evidence review, newborn screening, genetic conditions, and/or other rare genetic disorders as well as previous work on national evidence-based committees. B. Demonstrate your expertise and experience with developing a methodology for conducting evidence-based reviews. The methodology must use industry standards and a rigorous review process that supports evidence-based public health and scientific research and address the two components of the evidence-review described below. The methodology must address challenges related to rare conditions and must meet the requirements of the Committee to inform the decision matrix approved by the Committee. An example of a previous evidence-review conducted by the responders shall be submitted with capability statement. C. Demonstrate your expertise and experience with writing reports and presenting finding to a committee. Provide a comprehensive proposed timeline that will demonstrate the ability to complete an evidence-based review of a condition including status updates and presentation of interim findings to the committee, within an eight month timeframe. Provide documentation that they can meet a short turnaround time based on past evidence-based reviews. Provide an example of a final written report on an evidence review. Provide a sample 2-3 page, lay-friendly summary that is appropriate for non-scientific audiences that summarizes the final report. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED 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 respondent's 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 each of the tasks 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 52.219-4 ("Limitations on Subcontracting"). Failure to definitely address each of these factors will result in a finding that respondent lacks the capability to perform the work. Responses to this notice shall be limited to 25 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 he demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 3. Business size for NAICS 541611 and status, if qualified as an 8(a) firm (must be certified by 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). Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. 4. DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture; etc.). Companies also must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov) in order to be considered as potential sources. 5. Identification of the firm's 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 #3above). Teaming arrangements are acceptable, and the information required above on the company responding to this announcement, should also be provided for each entity expected to be teammates of the respondent for performance of this work. 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. This notice is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. This request 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 request. The Government will 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 announcement. Responses to this notice must be received by the Contract Specialist named below no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard time on January 27, 2014 for consideration. The acceptable methods of delivery are e-mail, U.S. Mail, and express delivery. Responses to this announcement will not be returned, and there will not be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation, and HRSA may contact one or more respondents for clarifications or for information that will enhance the Government's understanding. This announcement is Government market research, and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.
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