SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Support for the 2014-15 Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training (CREST)
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 813920
— Professional Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Contracts Management Branch, 6100 Executive Blvd., Suite 7A07, MSC7510, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7510
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7510
- Solicitation Number
- NIH-NICHD-14-076
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2014
- Point of Contact
- Patricia Haun, Phone: 301-443-7786
- E-Mail Address
-
haunp@mail.nih.gov
(haunp@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NIH-NICHD-14-076 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 813920 and the business size standard is $14.0M. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for a as partial support for its participation in the 2014-2015 Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training (CREST) Program. NICHD established the CREST Program in 2005 in collaboration with the American Society for Reproductive medicine and the clinical Research Training Program at Duke University School of Medicine in order to promote the participation of reproductive medicine physicians in high-quality clinical research studies. The purpose of this work order is to provide funds to Duke University to assume primary responsibility for the didactic component of the 2014-15 CREST Program by 1) conducting an orientation session for the CREST scholars at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in October 2014; 2) delivering a 20-week we-based education program in clinical research design and biostatics specifically designed for reproductive medicine trainees; 3) consulting with CREST scholars on design and bio statistical issues for any of their clinical research studies during their training as CREST scholars. The sole source determination is based on the substantial record of success demonstrated by Duke University Medical Center and Duke Clinical Research Training Program through their role in the initiation of the CREST program and their conduct of the didactic component of the Program since its beginning. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of providing the required/actual equipment in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to haunp@mail.nih.gov. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due ten (10) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by September 1, 2014 by 3:00pm EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference Solicitation number NIH-NICHD-14-076. Quotations sent by postal mail or other mailing services must be submitted to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5C01, Bethesda, MD 20852. Attention: Patricia Haun, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to Haunp@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation NIH-NICHD-14-076 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) [formerly CCR].
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