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SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- Renewal of Ingenuity Pathway Analysis & Training

Notice Date: 7/28/2015
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 541711 — Research and Development in Biotechnology
Contracting Office: Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services - Jefferson, 3900 NCTR Road, HFT-320, Bldg 50 | Rm 421, Jefferson, Arkansas, 72079, United States
ZIP Code: 72079
Solicitation Number: FDA-SOL-15-1151182
Archive Date: 8/20/2015
Point of Contact: Karen L Conroy, Phone: 781-596-7715
E-Mail Address: kconroy@ora.fda.gov
(kconroy@ora.fda.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for duplication and binding equipment in accordance with FAR Regulation (FAR) 12.102(g) and in the format of Subpart 12.6 and 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FDA- SOL -15- 1151182 and is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). This solicitation document incorporated all mandatory commercial item provision and clauses that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005- 83 dated 7/02/2015. The North American Industrial Classification System is 541711 and the small size standard is 35M or 500L. This is a firm fixed price contract and is being issued as a "Brand Name or Equal to". If OR EQUAL items are proposed, the Offeror shall provide product specifications for those items proposed. All products proposed (whether BRAND NAME OR EQUAL items proposed) must satisfy the functional requirements/salient characteristics set forth in this document. Title: Renewal of Ingenuity Pathway Analysis Software and Training 1.0 Background The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) staff engaged in research in bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics require highly specialized software for biological pathway and molecular network analysis and biomarker discovery. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) software is used throughout the FDA and was purchased for use at NCTR in August 22, 2012 under contract HHSF223201210923P. NCTR holds two, one-concurrent licenses of IPA software and requires annual license renewal to continue to support the pathway analysis and molecular network research at NCTR and the regulatory science needs of the FDA. 2. Objective Objective: Renewal of two existing, one-concurrent user licenses for Ingenuity Pathway Analysis Software and training. 3. Scope Licenses for Ingenuity Pathway Analysis Software are required to continue to support the pathway analysis and molecular network research at NCTR and the regulatory science needs of the FDA. The FDA intends to award a Firm Fixed price contract to meet the requirements of this solicitation. 4. Deliverables - Renewal of two existing, one-concurrent user licenses for Ingenuity Pathway Analysis Software - The licenses for the application must allow for creation of two user groups. The groups shall be independent (i.e., users from one group will not utilize the license for the other group) - The licenses must be concurrent and not tied to named users or computers - Onsite training: - The vendor shall provide one day of onsite training at the NCTR campus located in Jefferson, Arkansas - Training shall cover accessing and operating the software, including all major analytical functions and workflows, and include question and answer sessions - Vendor shall provide training materials for the class - The training shall be scheduled on a date mutually agreeable to the vendor and the NCTR point of contact - Training shall begin no later than 10:00 A.M. Central time, be completed no later than 4:00 P.M. Central time and span not less than 4 hours of actual instruction. A one hour break for lunch shall be provided - Onsite training shall be provided no later than 60 calendar days after award An example of a product that meets our needs is as follows: Item#1 #830076 IPA with Advanced Analytics 2 each Item#2 #830500One day on site IPA training of Performance: 1 each 5. Place of Performance The licenses must be concurrent and not tied to named users or computers. License renewal may be delivered electronically, for use at: US Food and Drug Administration National Center for Toxicological Research 3900 NCTR Road Jefferson, AR 72079 6. Period of Performance: One year: August 22, 2015 - August 21, 2016; and on-site training for user groups no later than 60 calendar days after award 7. Contracting Office Address: Food & Drug Administration One Montvale Avenue, 4th floor Stoneham, MA 8. Primary Point of Contact: Karen L. Conroy Contract Specialist karen.conroy@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 781-587-7452 <img style="position: static !important; margin: 0px; width: 16px; bottom: 0px; display: inline; white-space: nowrap; float: none; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; overflow: hidden; cursor: hand; right: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px;" title="Call: 781-587-7452" src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="" /> Fax: 781-596-7896 <img style="position: static !important; margin: 0px; width: 16px; bottom: 0px; display: inline; white-space: nowrap; float: none; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; overflow: hidden; cursor: hand; right: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px;" title="Call: 781-596-7896" src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="" /> 9. 0ther Pertinent Information or Special Consideration 9.1Evaluation Method: Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Technical acceptability will be determined by a quoter's ability to meet each of the salient characteristics, meet the required delivery date and provide the service describe in this solicitation. Among those quotes determined to be technically acceptable, the Governments will award to the lowest priced quote. 9.2 Confidential Treatment of Sensitive Information The Contractor shall guarantee strict confidentiality of the information/data that it is provided by the government during the performance of the task order. The Government has determined that the information/data that the Contractor will be providing during the performance of the task order is of a sensitive nature. Disclosure of the information/data, in whole or in part, by the Contractor can only be made after the Contractor receives prior written approval from the Contracting officer. Whenever the contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of information/data under the contract, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer. 10. Contracting Officer's Authority The Contracting Officer identified above has responsibility for ensuring the performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting; ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationship. The CO is the only individual who has the authority to enter contractual relationships. The CO is the only individual who has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate this contract and is the only person authorized to approve change to any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract, this authority remains solely with the CO. No statement, whether oral or written, by anyone other than the CO shall be interpreted as modifying the terms and condition of this requirement. It is the Contractor's responsibility to contact the CO immediately if there is even the appearance of any technical direction that is or may be outside the scope of the contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any work not authorized by the CO including work outside the scope of the Contract. 11. Certificate of Maintainability: At such time as the services of the Contractor are terminated, expire contractually or are otherwise not extended, or upon request by the Contracting Officer at any time, the Contractor shall issue, within five (5) working days, a "Certificate of Maintainability" for any or all equipment acquired and/or maintained under this contract. The certificate shall state that preventive maintenance in accordance with the specifications of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has been performed and that the equipment is performing in accordance with the OEM's specifications such that the OEM (or the OEM's successor in interest) would commit that it would assume maintenance of the equipment without billing any one-time charges (including but not limited to repair or inspection charges) if such maintenance were assumed effective the day after the Contractor's performance ceases. The Contractor is responsible for bearing all costs associated with obtaining such certification at no separate charge to the Government. Should the Contractor fail to issue the required Certificate of Maintainability in accordance with this clause, or should any equipment fail to perform in accordance with the certification, the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any reasonable costs incurred by the Government for the purpose of bringing the equipment up to the required OEM maintenance level. If equipment is acquired under this contract, without maintenance of such equipment being concurrently acquired under the contract, the Contractor shall issue a Certificate of Maintainability for such equipment at the time of delivery for each piece of equipment. The certificate shall state that the equipment is in such condition that the OEM (or the OEM's successor in interest) would commit that it would assume maintenance of the equipment without billing any charges to the Government. All charges required to obtain the requisite performance of the equipment, up to the later of the time the equipment is accepted 12. Clauses, Provision, Terms and Conditions The Contractor should be familiar with section 508 requirements as described at http://www.section508.gov/ in order to ensure that documents generated as part of the tasks are fully Section 508 accessible using the available COTS tools. List of 508 Standards applies 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems- Voluntary Product Accessibility Template 1194.22 Web based Intranet Information and Applications 1194.25 Self contained 1194.26 Desktop & portable computers 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (August 1999). FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (March 2000) The following HHSAR clauses are incorporated by reference: • 352.201-Definitions ( Jan. 2006) • 352.270-12 Tobacco Free Facilities • 352-270-19 Electronic Information & Technology Accessibility (a) The following clause shall be used in solicitations as provided in 339.201-70 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by Public Law 105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that all EIT acquired must ensure that: (1) Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities; and (2) Members of the public with disabilities seeking information or services from an agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. This requirement includes the development, procurement, maintenance, and/or use of EIT products/services; therefore, any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must demonstrate compliance with the established EIT Accessibility Standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.gov/. (b) The following clause shall be used in contracts and orders as provided in 339.201-70: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (January 2006) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by Public Law 105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained, and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the ‘‘Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards'' set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the ‘‘Access Board'') in 36 CFR part 1194. The complete text of Section 508 Final Standards can be accessed at http:// www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm. The standards applicable to this requirement are [identified in the Statement of Work listed below]: (Select the appropriate phrase within the brackets [ ] and complete if necessary and identify location of/provide complete list of applicable provisions. Use the Buy accessible wizard at http://www. buyaccessible.gov if necessary or contact your Section 508 Coordinator) Vendors may document conformance using [attached documentation/industry-standard Voluntary Product Accessibility Template at http://www.itic.org/archives/articles/20040506/ faq_voluntary_product_accessibility_template_vpat.php] (select the appropriate phrase within the brackets [ ]). Vendors should provide detailed information necessary for determining compliance, including defined contractor-incidental exceptions. These clauses may be downloaded from http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/policies/hssar.doc 52.223-16 IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. : IEEE 1680 STANDARD FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL COMPUTER PRODUCTS (DEC 2007) a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Computer monitor" means a video display unit used with a computer. "Desktop computer" means a computer designed for use on a desk or table. "Notebook computer" means a portable-style or laptop-style computer system. "Personal computer product" means a notebook computer, a desktop computer, or a computer monitor, and any peripheral equipment that is integral to the operation of such items. For example, the desktop computer together with the keyboard, the mouse, and the power cord would be a personal computer product. Printers, copiers, and fax machines are not included in peripheral equipment, as used in this definition. Alternate I (Dec 2007). As prescribed in 23.706(b)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic clause: (b) Under this contract, the Contractor shall deliver, furnish for Government use, or furnish for contractor use at a Government-owned facility, only personal computer products that at the time of submission of proposals were EPEAT Silver registered or higher. Silver is the second level discussed in clause 1.4 of the IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. 13. Instruction to Offers: Offerors shall comply with the provisions at FAR 52.212-1(B) and submit an electronic copy to Karen Conroy via email @ karen.conroy@fda.hhs.gov no later than August 05, 2015. @ 12:30pm. Eastern Time. Offerors shall submit a technical volume and a pricing volume. Volume One -Technical • Demonstrates the Offerors capability to meet each requirement as described under deliverables. • VPACT information must be submitted and completed. • Volume one shall not exceed five pages describing how they can perform. Volume Two- Pricing • Total pricing for maintenance for one year and training as described. • Offerors responding to this RFP must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM): http:www.sam.gov Far Provision and clauses may be found at http: //www.acquisition.gov/far/index/html. • Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (March 2015) which can be accessed electronically from the INTERNET at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. • FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Item (May 2015) and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2015), applies as follows: 52.233.-3, 52.233-4, 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 52.225-13, 52.232-33. and 52.239-1. • FAR provisions and clauses may be found at http://www.acquistiion.gov/far/index.html
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