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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 13, 2022 SAM #7439
SOURCES SOUGHT

B -- Update and Support for ComBase, and the Pathogen Modelling Program (PMP) Online and Desktop Versions

Notice Date

4/11/2022 4:00:27 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
 

ZIP Code

20705
 

Solicitation Number

12305B22Q0051
 

Response Due

4/25/2022 7:00:00 AM
 

Point of Contact

Dilynn Rogers, Phone: 3015043691
 

E-Mail Address

dilynn.rogers@usda.gov
(dilynn.rogers@usda.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) is searching for firms to update and support the online quantitative food microbiology tool, ComBase and the Pathogen Modelling Program (PMP) Online and Desktop Versions. The tasks related to the support and updating of both ComBase and the PMP include: Experience with the ComBase website, Pathogen Modeling Program (PMP) online and desktop application, predictive microbiology expertise required to review and understand the scientific publications, statistical modelling expertise relevant to food safety. Experience in food safety, quantitative microbiology, predictive microbiology, microbial and human health risk assessment, but more importantly model and database design, development and oversight, predictive statistics, computer systems, engineering analysis, computer programming and decision-support product development. Experience working with the system and multidimensional models requiring multi-disciplinary expertise to maintain the Combase website and keep related information up to date. Predictive model is the underlying model�s structures and the associated kinetic parameters that are affected by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors throughout the supply chain. It is necessary to address the uncertainty of any model, while still providing reliable, accurate, and precise predictions *See attached Statement of Work for additional information* � As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPAs based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked ""Proprietary"" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading Combase to Dilynn Rogers email address: dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 25 April 2022 at 2pm EST.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/82d4def06b60488b87f09d23e0884d7d/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Glenside, PA 19038, USA

Zip Code: 19038

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06294965-F 20220413/220412211322 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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