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D -- CDC NCHSTP INFORMATION SERVICES SOL 200-97-0610(P) DUE 050197 POC Bradford A. Myers, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6791 In order to secure required information services in support of CDC's prevention efforts, in particular those within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, STD and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) the purpose of this notice is to, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201 notify interested small business organizations of the Government's intention to award a single cost plus award fee type contract to provide the type and degree of services required by the Government in this area. The estimated period of performance is a basic twelve month contract period with four twelve month option periods, to be exercised at the Government's unilateral discretion. The SIC code for this activity is 7375 and the size standard is $18 million. Work to be performed under a resultant contract will be manifested in the form of core requirements dealing primarily with information services support of NCHSTP mission objectives, as well as though the issuance of individual task orders supporting a limited range of other CDC information services requirements. More specifically, the successful contractor shall be required to provide the following services: I. CORE REQUIREMENTS 1. Establishment and maintenance of computerized databases Development and maintenance of appropriate HIV/AIDS, STD, TB or vaccine preventable disease prevention information in the form of databases through the use of personal computers maintained within a PC based Local Area Network which is dial-in accessible. These databases, which may range upwards of 20,000 records, must be updated on a constant basis and require coordination with community based organizations, state health departments, and other priority organizations from which useful and appropriate information would be sought. Capacity to access and utilize off-site databases (both Governmental and private-sector based) must be also maintained. 2. Reference and Referral Services Reference support through the use of a system utilizing both trained individuals and on-line information resources through which requesters can identify and access (and/or download) information from established databases or through separate research. All reference and referral services must allow for the receipt of both electronic (on-line service or fax), as well as telephonic (including TDD services for the hearing impaired) inquiries and shall be developed and maintained to respond in appropriate manner. Requests to reference specialists shall be tracked by nature of request, geographic location (including area and zip code), date, and type of requestor (individual or organization), and make referrals to other organizations or resources as appropriate. Telephone access to all services shall be through telephone lines acquired by the Government through the FTS 2000 system. 3. Inventory and Publications/Materials Distribution A broad inventory of materials generated and/or approved by the Government must be maintained and a system to efficiently distribute such must be developed and utilized. The distribution system must assure that all orders for materials be fulfilled within 5 working days of receipt of the order regardless of its means of transmission (fax, letter, phone call). Accommodations shall be made to handle automated ordering from the CDC HIV/AIDS and STD Hotlines, as well as other Government information systems. 4. Networking, Marketing, Training, Technical Assistance, Document production CDC will require the development and implementation of a plan to market the information and services maintained under contract. The plan shall include recommendations and identification of training and collaboration opportunities with key international, national, regional, and local organizations with whom contact and coordination would enhance the efficacy and efficiency of the collection and dissemination of critical CDC information and/or materials. Areas of assistance emphasized will include the development of on line resources through which information can be disseminated including but not limited to those developed for use on the WWW as well as training initiatives designed to encourage and facilitate use of on-line services and utilization of other information resources maintained under contract. In concert with marketing efforts identified above, the Government will require the establishment and/or maintenance of certain mailing lists (including electronic addresses) in order to facilitate distribution of crucial information and/or materials to key partners and constituencies. The successful offeror shall be required to develop and produce materials (in both written and electronic versions) materials which help clientele identify, access, and utilize information, materials and resources dealing with specific issues, or audiences. II. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall utilize a Local Area Network (LAN) based system for establishing, maintaining and accessing all relevant databases and for providing access to information produced and made available through the CDC. The system must be compatible and provide interface with established CDC local area networks (e.g., HIVNET), other CDC or HHS established networks and systems (e.g., PC Wonder, Epi Info, etc.), as well as other electronic information systems and networks. The system will be designed in such a manner as to provide multiple methods of access, including NAC On-line (a limited access Electronic Bulletin Board), the Internet, World Wide Web, etc. All databases, unless otherwise specified, shall be accessible through the system. It is CDC's policy that successful offerors shall possess equipment necessary to establish, maintain, and operate required systems and that the cost of such is not a direct cost to the Government. Organizations must demonstrate that they have access to the equipment necessary to establish, maintain and operate the systems/networks required and be fully operational within two months of contract award. To accommodate the diverse organizations sponsoring contract activities, the successful offeror shall be required to precisely track and report user and expenditure information segmenting such data as required by the Government. The scheduled issue date of this solicitation is approximately March 3, 1997 with proposals due within sixty (60) days of the release date. All responses should clearly note the acquisition number 200-97-0610(P). Written requests should be addressed to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Program Acquisition Branch/PGO Attn.: Bradford A. Myers 255 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E., Room 500 Mailstop E-26 Atlanta, Georgia 30305 No telephone requests for copies of the RFP will be accepted. However, requests transmitted via facsimile or electronically will be. The facsimile number is (404) 842-6727. Electronic requests may be sent to: bam6@opspgo2.em.cdc.gov. All proposals received by responsible sources will be considered by the Agency. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Bradford A. Myers at (404) 842-6791. See numbered Note 1. (0016)

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