SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Clinical Laboratory Qualification - ACOPI191028_RFI
- Notice Date
- 10/31/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Headquarters), DTRA Annex, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MSC 6201, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060-6217, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22060-6217
- Solicitation Number
- ACOPI191028
- Point of Contact
- Chad Roney, Phone: 5716166407
- E-Mail Address
-
chad.m.roney.civ@mail.mil
(chad.m.roney.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ACOPI191028_Request for Information_Clinical Laboratory Qualifications Synopsis This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This notice is for MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, and in no way obligates the United States Government (USG) to issue a solicitation or otherwise make a contract award. This request for information is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information requested in any way, shape, or form. This notice is open to all interested parties. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to execute a sole source contract to establish and support the Biological Threat Reduction Program's (BTRP) Clinical Laboratory "Qualification" Program in a partnership-like arrangement with a leader in the international clinical laboratory community that issues recognized international certifications that carry value, beyond the BTRP program, to BTRP's overseas clinical laboratory partners. DTRA is issuing this RFI to determine if there are other qualified sources. Background: BTRP aims to restructure its training program according to a measurable, goal-oriented framework that is internationally recognized and endorsed. BTRP also seeks to enable its management to objectively and clearly articulate intent and achievement of BTRP international training programs' goals. To this end, BTRP seeks support from an established, leading clinical laboratory certifying organization to create a goal-oriented training validation framework that defines criteria for trainees' achievement of "BTRP Qualification(s)". The provider may also support the modification of a BTRP training curriculum around the established BTRP Qualification framework, as needed. The provider should not only convey international reputation in the area of clinical laboratory, but also demonstrate experience in performing similar activities in low-resource international settings. The certification/qualification framework should set out measurable goals that demonstrate trainees' attainment of skills and competencies according to international standards. Internationally endorsed "BTRP Qualifications" should be defined objectively and consistently and used as a mark of milestones achieved toward the framework's goals. Achievement of a BTRP Qualification should carry value beyond the BTRP program and in the international biomedical community; it should represent an apparent step toward an international achievement to which trainees and partner country stakeholders may aspire. Purpose and Objectives: The organization/provider should be unbiased to the greatest extent possible (i.e., non-profit, not an existing BTRP training provider) and recognized as a central and original source of the certification framework used. The goals set forth by this certification/qualification framework will also become the basis for DTRA management's metrics to evaluate clinical laboratory training progress and proficiencies achieved by training programs funded, to support decision-making about when a given training program is considered "complete", and/or gauge whether and when trainees effectively meet milestone goals along the way. Provider will perform the following functions: Establish BTRP Qualification exam criteria and guidelines that are clearly within the framework of, and a step toward, international certification by a leading certifying organization with an established reputation for global clinical laboratory excellence; Develop tests for qualification achievement, including written, computer-based and hands-on laboratory practical components; provider will also be asked to administer some or all of these tests under their "name brand" as appreciated in the international clinical community; Communicate to DTRA any additional support needed to administer tests that are unavailable by the provider (may include reagents, adequately established exam centers, qualified expert panels, etc.); Endorse and brand these qualification criteria as the internationally recognized and endorsed entity, marked by "BTRP Qualification" granted to trainees upon successfully passing qualifying exam(s) administered by provider; Communicate and report progress of clinical laboratory training to DTRA management, according to established qualification criteria; and Modify and/or make recommendations to modify a BTRP training curriculum and/or country training program design that clearly trains to the qualification criteria established. Response Requirements: The USG invites sources to respond to this RFI that have the capability to meet these parameters and would have an interest to bid on a requirement of similar objectives. Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages including diagrams. Pages not included in the total page count are the cover page, the cover letter, and the table of contents. Any and all information submitted in response to this notice is strictly voluntary and in no way obligates the USG to a monetary compensation or otherwise to make a contract award. The USG will not return any submitted data and information. Submission Instructions: Responses shall be limited to five (5) 8.5x11 pages and shall: Confirm source's ability and interest to meet purpose and objectives provided; Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with DTRA regularly and easily; Indicate whether or not the organization has an established certification program and framework that would be used for this effort and how certification criteria encompass the BTRP mission regarding clinical laboratory knowledge, skills and abilities; and Describe the organization's experience in the international clinical lab community, including who the organization currently works with, general global presence and who is certified by the organization. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This is a Request for Information. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for Solicitation and inquiries related to same will not receive a response. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, AND IN NO WAY OBLIGATES THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CONTRACT AWARD. Any and all information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice and shall become the property of DTRA/SCC-WMD. 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 organizations 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. Confidentiality: No classified or confidential information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any proprietary information should be clearly marked.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 6201, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060, United States
- Zip Code: 22060
- Zip Code: 22060
- Record
- SN05139937-W 20181102/181031230843-7bc7e64903f59f7a8d4ac4794223ef49 (fbodaily.com)
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