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B -- IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NIH EVALUATION PROJECTS SOL NIH-OD-96-16 POC Teresa A. Baughman, Contracting Officer, Phone Number 301-496- 4487/FAX 301-402-0178. The Office of Strategic Planning and Evaluation (OSPE), Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking small businesses with the capabilities to undertake studies, analyses, reviews, assessments, evaluations, and surveys for the NIH. The work to be performed includes the following: assessing program impact, database development, evaluation methodology development, development of performance measures, design and conduct of surveys, evaluation of software systems, technical writing and copy editing, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness evaluations, evaluation of research or centers programs, and evaluation of information dissemination activities. It is necessary for small businesses to have experience and education in at least two (2) of the above areas. The nature of the projects will range widely. It is anticipated that up to six (6) indefinite quantity contracts will be awarded, with work being awarded by task order. The order will specify the nature of the assistance to be rendered to an Institute, Center, or Division (ICD) and will be tailored to the ICD requirements at that time. Each contract will be for one (1) year, with four (4) one-year option periods. The evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: 1) Project Manager - demonstrated relevant, recent experience in the successful management of multi-task projects similar in size and scope to the project described herein, in addition to work performed by subcontractors. 2) Proposed Staff - demonstrated experience and education of proposed staff, consultants, and subcontractors in assessing program impact, database development, evaluation methodology development, design and conduct of surveys, evaluation of software systems, technical writing and copy editing, cost- benefit and cost-effectiveness evaluations, evaluation of research or centers programs, and evaluation of information dissemination activities. 3) Technical Approach - demonstrated understanding of the tasks to be performed as stated herein, work products required, and potential problems in performing the statement of work tasks. Suitability of proposed solutions to potential problems. Demonstrated understanding of biomedical research terminology, the structure of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the methods by which research programs are administered by the Institutes, Centers, and Divisions of the NIH. Adequacy of proposed methods for task order administration and implementation, as well as plans for quality control, compliance with deadlines, and staffing adjustments necessary to perform the statement of work tasks. 4) Corporate Experience - adequacy of organizational experience in managing and performing projects similar in size and scope to this project. Experience in supporting and administering numerous and consecutive, ongoing tasks while maintaining quality control. 5) Facilities and Resources - adequacy of corporate facilities, equipment, and resources in terms of successfully performing the tasks required in the statement of work. Availability of all proposed resources to support this project through all option years. Availability of all proposed personnel to meet with NIH personnel as necessary, sometimes with less than 24 hours notice. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No RFP is available at this time. Small business concerns that believe that they possess the capability necessary to undertake this work should submit an original and two (2) copies of their capability statement within 15 calendar days from the date of the publication of this announcement. The standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8742. SEE NUMBERED NOTE 26. No collect calls will be accepted. (0214)

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