SOURCES SOUGHT
G -- HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY INFORMATION OUTREACH PROJECT 2015 - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 624190
— Other Individual and Family 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
- NIHLM2015488
- Point of Contact
- Elicia Pratt, Phone: 3014961766
- E-Mail Address
-
elicia.pratt@nih.gov
(elicia.pratt@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Statement of Work for HIV/AIDS Community Information Outreach Project 2015 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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified 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 capable of serving the needs identified below. Background The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognize that it is critical to establish relationships and engage the community in an effort to enhance understanding of unmet information needs of specific populations who are disproportionately infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. In 1993, NLM and the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) cosponsored a conference that brought together users of NIH information resources including health care providers, scientists, information specialists, journalists, and members of the community affected by HIV/AIDS with the purpose of reviewing the various HIV/AIDS information services available, assessing current efforts with respect to needs, and identifying unmet needs. Findings suggested that community organizations were at a disadvantage compared to not for profit organizations such as academic institutions, as they lacked the knowledge, skills, and technical means to access and provide the latest authoritative prevention, treatment and research information electronically over the Internet. As a result of the recommendations made during the conference, the NLM issued the first Request for Quotations (RFQ) for AIDS Community Information Outreach (ACIO) projects in May of 1994 with a purpose to improve the capacity of community organizations in an effort to eliminate the disparity of accessing HIV/AIDS related information at the local level. ACIO funding supports activities such as but not limited to: the acquisition of Internet access, software, computers and other mobile devices; training in the use of advanced technology as a means to access reliable and authoritative HIV/AIDS information from databases available from NLM and other reputable sources; and adapting these resources as educational tools that meet the cultural and linguistic preferences of the intended audience. In order to validate the impact and continued relevance of the ACIO Program after 20 years of funding more than 400 projects, NLM conducted a formal evaluation in 2012. Previously funded awardees were invited to a workshop where it was determined that the program goals from projects were being met, but greater emphasis and support should be given to building awardee's capacity in the area of program evaluation. NLM has continued to issue this solicitation into the year 2015. The ACIO program now offers project evaluation consultation and resources such as the ACIO Blog and capacity building webinars. Previously Funded AIDS Community Information Outreach Projects: http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/aids_cio_projects.html Report of a Conference Co-sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and the NIH Office of AIDS Research, 1993 http://aids.nlm.nih.gov/nihrpt.pdf AIDS Community Information Outreach Program BLOG: https://aciopblog.wordpress.com Dancy et al., Empowering patients and community online: Evaluation of the AIDS Community Information Outreach Program, Information Services and Use, 34,1-2, 109-148, 2014. Nicole Dancy-Scott, Gale A. Dutcher, Alla Keselman & Elliot R. Siegel (2014) NLM Workshop Marks 20 Years of Community Outreach and Capacity Building in HIV/AIDS, Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 18:4, 357-366, DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2014.952999 Objectives The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Community Information Outreach Project is to design programs for improving HIV/AIDS information access for patients and the affected community as well as their caregivers and the general public. Emphasis is on increasing the awareness and utilization of NLM online health and medical resources in the HIV/AIDS Community through the use of innovative and evidence-based projects which may include but are not limited to: developing training curricula and conducting training programs (web-based or in-person) focusing on NLM HIV/AIDS online and mobile information resources; creating mobile Apps that use content from or direct users to NLM HIV/AIDS online information resources; promotion through outreach efforts highlighting NLM HIV/AIDS online information resources either in-person, through text messaging or social media channels. Patients and the affected community need access to the most up-to-date and accurate health information to effectively manage and make informed decisions about their health. Health care providers and health educators also need access to the most current information to provide the highest quality of care. NLM is committed to assisting organizations in accessing the spectrum of information resources and services that are currently available. The NLM is particularly interested in proposals with creative and different approaches to disseminate information to populations that have a disproportionate prevalence of HIV/AIDS infections in the United States such as men who have sex with men (MSM), African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos. Project Requirements Projects must involve two or more of the following information access categories: 1. Information Retrieval: Implement access to state-of-the-art AIDS-related information tools via the Internet and/or mobile technologies as well as provide or improve access to NLM HIV/AID Information Resources and/or other AIDS-related information resources by the organization for their clients and/or an intended audience they serve. This may require the purchase of hardware (computer equipment), software, or contractual relationships necessary to obtain a connection to the Internet for the purpose of accessing AIDS-related information or sharing AIDS-related information. 2. Skills Development: Design and conduct training to develop skills in accessing or using HIV/AIDS-related information including the use of the NLM HIV/AIDS web and/or mobile resources as well as general AIDS information resources in order to improve services and benefit the community. This may include training for the staff of the agency, development of training programs for clients and patrons, training programs for other agencies, etc. 3. Resource Development and Dissemination: Develop, design and disseminate quality and accurate health educational or informational materials using the NLM HIV/AID information resources. Resources developed may include but are not limited to: bibliographies, culturally and/or language specific fact sheets, guides or other products tailored to intended audiences to meet the needs of an organization's clients or communities. 4. Equipment Acquisition: Purchase hardware (computer equipment), software, or contractual relationships necessary to obtain a connection to the Internet for the purpose of accessing AIDS-related information or sharing AIDS-related information in an effort to improve access to electronic AIDS and other health-related information resources. NLM is particularly interested in involving the affected community in the development of new programs. Emphasis will be placed upon small businesses and the following types of organizations or arrangements for developing these programs: 1. Community-based organizations (CBO) or patient advocacy groups currently providing AIDS-related services to the affected community. This encompasses both individual groups wishing to enhance their own services, as well as several cooperating for the purpose of this project; 2. Public Libraries wishing to serve their communities in the provision of AIDS-related information and resources; 3. Health departments or other local, municipal, or state agencies working to improve the public health in the area of HIV/AIDS-related services; 4. Faith-based organizations currently providing AIDS-related services to the affected community; and/or 5. Multi-type consortia of the above listed organizations that may be in existence or formed specifically for this project. At least one of the organizations managing the project must be a community-based organization, library or department of public health. Other types of agencies, such as health sciences libraries, may be included as they may provide expertise and resources for the project. Where necessary, formation of consortia for the purpose of carrying out an NLM-supported project is strongly encouraged. Anticipated Period of Performance The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months from the date the project begins. Awards are anticipated to be made on or around September of 2015. NAICS Code and Size Standard In the event a solicitation is issued, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 624190 with a size standard of $11.0 million dollars is being considered. Capability Statement NLM seeks capability statements from interested sources that are considered small businesses under NAICS code 624190. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available. Interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must provide a capability statement that adheres to the following: (a) The capability statement must demonstrate relevant experience, skills and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. In addition, please provide a statement addressing your organization's ability to perform as a prime contractor the work described. The capability statement should contain enough sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities; however, the statement should not exceed 10 pages. (b) The capability statement must identify the responder's: company name; address; DUNS number; NAICS code; and technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. (c) The capability statement must be submitted electronically no later than 12:00pm eastern standard time on Monday, April 13, 2015 to Elicia Pratt, elicia.pratt@nih.gov. It would be helpful for the capability statement to address the following questions and requests: 1) Is your organization a small business under NAICS code 611710-Educational Support Services? 2) Is your organization a Small Disadvantaged Business? 3) Is your organization a certified 8(a) Participant? 4) Is your organization a certified HUBZone Participant? 5) Is your organization a certified Women-Owned or Women-Operated Participant? 6) Is your organization a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Operated business? 7) Describe your organization's expert knowledge and experience using and providing training on HIV/AIDS information resources and/or health information databases on the Internet from the National Library of Medicine and/or other reputable sources. 8) Document your organization's experience in overseeing or developing culturally relevant HIV/AIDS outreach projects tailored to an intended audience in an effort to increase awareness of, access to and use of quality online health information resources through training, information dissemination or curriculum development and infusion. 9) Describe your organization's experience in collaborating with HIV/AIDS service organizations, community-based organization, state and/or local health departments, or public libraries as part of a consortium for the delivery of education and training on health information resources. 10) Describe your organization's experience in using new media and emerging technologies to reach specific communities or HIV/AIDS service organizations in an effort to accomplish program goals and objectives, develop community interest, and communicate with community stakeholders and those who have the greatest need for HIV/AIDS information. 11) Document your organization's experience with the evaluation of projects and programs using qualitative and quantitative methods to determine the impact of the effort. Disclaimer and Important Notes This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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