Federal Emergency Management Agcy, National Emergency Training Center, Procurement Branch, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

R -- DEVELOPMENT, DEFINITION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING DUE 041400 POC Contract Specialist Gregory S. Blair (301) 447-1455, Contracting Officer Bryan S. McCreary (301) 447-1058 WEB: Click here to download applicable documents, http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfdc/fius11th.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contract Specialist, greg.blair@fema.gov. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) currently has a requirement for, "Development, Definition, and Implementation of Analytical Methodologies and Procedures" pertaining to the fire situation in the United States, and issues related thereto vis- -vis the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Deliverables generated from this requirement will be of a complex nature, definitively incorporating established methodologies with newly developed approaches related to fire data analysis, primarily at the national level. General processes involved in the execution of these services will involve extensive research of the fire situation in the U.S., including development of innovative approaches to assessing problems. Institutional knowledge of the history of NFIRS will be incorporated with emerging issues, particularly associated with the new version of NFIRS, 5.0. The Offeror will be asked to move quickly and decisively, with the ability to develop and rigorously defend methodologies implemented in analyses. Drawing on existing and emerging modes of analyses, the Offeror will develop and explore new areas of fire data research. Small business firms who feel they are qualified must demonstrate the ability to perform the following services, under conditions and standards specified: 1) one (1) annual fire report suitable for publication and national distribution which provides an in-depth overview of the nation's fire problem and trends, of a scope similar to previous annual reports (see http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfdc/fius11th.htm) address contained herein this announcement; 2) one (1) document, possibly in two volumes, that will definitively address NFIRS data history, background, and technical issues of interest to subsequent analysts of NFIRS data collected under software releases prior to version 5.0, including NFIRS 4.1 to 5.0 conversion issues as currently anticipated; 3) fifty (50) short (2-3 pages each) fire related topical reports of robust analytical nature, for which timeliness is a premium; 4) twelve (12) fire issue research proposals that will lay the foundation for and aid in defining future fire data analysis efforts, focused on developing new approaches and methodologies for describing the fire situation in the U.S.; and 5) four (4) in depth analytical reports providing definitive research and reporting on critical issues pertaining to the fire situation in the U.S. interested firms must submit three (3) copies of their capability statement demonstrating that they possess the experience and resources to perform all the above services. You must also address the following criteria: 1) the number and type of personnel offered to support the requirement, including evidence (i.e., published journal articles, other related government contracts, college transcripts) of their professional experience and qualifications in fire data analysis at the national level. Particularly important is evidence of expertise in issues pertaining to existing methodologies in fire data analysis, and how these willbe affected by the implementation of NFIRS version 5.0 at the national level. Sufficient depth of professional staff is necessary to ensure timely completion of these services; 2) Demonstrate corporate ability and experience in management and analysis of large, complex relational databases; 3) Demonstrate corporate ability and experience in providing professional document preparation and layout services; 4) Demonstrate either the existence of working relationships with other fire service agencies/stakeholders, including but not limited to CPSC, CDC (NIOSH), NFPA, NASFM, NFIC and others as appropriate, or a familiarity and/or capability to successfully forge such professional working relationships. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes. The Government will not pay for, or otherwise reimburse the respondents for any costs incurred in preparing information to be submitted in response to this synopsis. The applicable SIC Code for purposes of this requirement is 8742, having a small business threshold of $5.0 million. All responses to this small business sources sought synopsis must be received by close of business, on April 14, 2000. If the evaluation of responses submitted results in a determination that no small businesses are capable of providing the full range of services necessary, the Government shall proceed with synopsizing and issuing a request for proposals on an unrestricted full and open competitive basis.***** Posted 03/30/00 (W-SN439585). (0090)

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