SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- The Human Genome Project: Education and Public Engagement Films.
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541840
— Media Representatives
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-CSB-HG-2016-173-KEW
- Archive Date
- 7/12/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kyle Wisor, Phone: 3014023670, Dorothy Maxwell, Phone: 301-435-0352
- E-Mail Address
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Kyle.Wisor@nih.gov, maxwelld@mail.nih.gov
(Kyle.Wisor@nih.gov, maxwelld@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- A. Sources Sought Notice: NHLBI-CSB-HG-2016-173-KEW B. Title: The Human Genome Project: Education and Public Engagement Films. C. This is a 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 business sources; and (2) 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. All capability Statements sent in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Kyle Wisor, Contract Specialist, at kyle.wisor@nih.gov in either MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), by June 27th, 2016 9:00 AM, EASTERN TIME under Solicitation Number: NHLBI-CSB-HG-2016-173-KEW. FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED D. Information: 1. Background NHGRI would like to use footage previously recorded for the exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life's Code, including stock footage and graphics, to develop educational and outreach videos on topics related to the Human Genome Project. The final production videos created will be determined through discussion with NHGRI staff and based upon the ability to optimize the resources provided. The original interviews were produced as a set of four films covering the history of the Human Genome. The interviews captured the thoughts and words of genomic thought leaders. Hours of video footage was recorded, but only a small portion was utilized in the exhibition's interactive. NHGRI proposes to use the remaining footage to create educational and public engagement films that will underscore the historical and social relevance of the Human Genome Project and genomics. In spring of 2013, a new exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) opened that focused on the human genome, and who humans are, in the context of the natural world. The 4,000 square-foot exhibition is the product of a partnership between the museum and the NHGRI. The exhibition celebrated the 10th anniversary of sequencing of the human genome and the 60th anniversary of Watson and Crick's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. After a year at the museum, the exhibit is travelling to other venues throughout the United States, extending its reach to an even broader audience. The exhibition features a number of engaging interactives, including a 32-inch video monitor featuring a timeline on genomics with researchers describing early scientific discoveries, the Human Genome Project, and what's been learned from sequencing the genome. Interviews with researchers involved in current genomic studies communicate their excitement about the future. Throughout the videos, renowned scientists reflect on the challenges and achievements surrounding the Human Genome Project. The scientists also look to a future when researchers can harness the power of DNA in hundreds of new ways, opening up opportunities for research and work in everything from healthcare to agriculture to environmental monitoring. In 2014, 42oN Media on behalf of HISTORY® created four unique videos for the exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life's Code currently on display at the National Museum of Natural History. The videos chronicled the Human Genome Project from its early beginnings to its effect on science and society. Videos included interviews with genomic luminaries and visionaries. These four unique videos have been viewed by more than a million people at the exhibition and online at the exhibition's website, unlockinglifescode.org. • This effort is to create four short educational and outreach films using footage recorded by the 42oN Media on behalf of HISTORY® as part of its task to produce films on the on topics related to the Human Genome Project that are now part of the exhibition "Genome: Unlocking Life's Code." • Footage not used in production of the exhibition films mentioned above will be used to generate films covering a broad range of genomics topics, such as human history, medicine, genome technology, careers in science, data science, etc. • Products would be made available through the exhibition's web site http://unlockinglifescode.org/ and genome.gov. • An animated infographic on the basics of genomics. 2. Purpose and Objectives The contractor shall: a. Use footage previously recorded for Genome: Unlocking Life's Code, stock footage, and graphics to develop educational and outreach videos on topics related to the Human Genome Project and genomics; b. Type and format of the pieces to be determined through discussion with NHGRI staff and to optimize use of resources provided; c. Expected number and type of video pieces: • Four short films (2 to 3 minute) on particular topics using footage from multiple interviewees; • 1 animated infographic. 3. Project Requirements Contractor Requirements • Participate in bi-weekly teleconferences or as needed to communicate with NHGRI staff; • Produce educational and outreach films that are web-ready and pass federal Section 508 testing requirements, as well as all NIH requirements; • The final products will be compatible with and ready for immediate upload to http://unlockinglifescode.org/ and http://www.genome.gov/; • The contractor must be authorized to use the four unique videos for the exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life's Code. Government Responsibilities • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will determine the topics to be covered by the individual pieces; • NHGRI will supply interview and stock footage and static infographic; • NHGRI will provide input on the design and production of the pieces. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables • The contractor shall provide monthly report on progress made. Inspection and Acceptance Requirements • NHGRI will review and approve the final product provided by the contractor. Government Furnished Equipment • NIH will provide the website server (located at the NHGRI), a website URL, a majority of the website's supporting content files, and technical IT support with existing ISSO security clearance. Optional Year 1 Contractor Tasks: • Development of additional videos based on existing interviews covering abroad range of genomics topics, such as human history, medicine, genome technology, careers in science, data science, etc. • Development of videos to accompany Massive Open On-­‐line Course (MOOC) on genomics 4. Anticipated Period of Performance Base Year: 12 month duration upon award Option Year 1: 12 duration upon award 5. Capability Statement Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project. Failure to do so will be at your firm's own risk. The following information shall be included in the capability statement: a. A general overview of the respondents' opinions about the difficulty and /or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. b. Information in sufficient details of the respondents' (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. c. The respondents' DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZONE, etc) pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541840, Media Representatives, Small Business Size $15M. d. Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition. e. The capability statement shall not exceed 20 single-sided pages (including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc.) presented in single-space and using a 12-point font size minimum, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), with 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper size, and 1 inch top, bottom, left and right margins. f. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. 6. Closing Statement All capability Statements sent in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Kyle Wisor, Contract Specialist, at kyle.wisor@nih.gov in either MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), by June 27th, 2016 9:00 AM, EASTERN TIME under Solicitation Number: NHLBI-CSB-HG-2016-173-KEW. FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NHLBI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, the NHLBI may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NHLBI shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or the NHLBI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. "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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