SPECIAL NOTICE
L -- Modify Tuberculosis Indicator Project
- Notice Date
- 5/31/2006
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146
- ZIP Code
- 30341-4146
- Solicitation Number
- 2006-Q-08607
- Response Due
- 6/16/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/1/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The procurement and solicitation are being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with the following solicitation number 2006-Q-08607. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541690. Project Title National Tuberculosis Indicators Project (NTIP) I. Background Accelerating progress toward Tuberculosis (TB) elimination requires new efforts and priorities. Program evaluation is an essential component of successful programs and a mechanism for TB programs to reach the goal of TB elimination. Survey findings and discussions with state partners identified the evaluation needs of local TB program staff. In the process, TB Evaluation Working Group?s (EWG) vision evolved. The vision of EWG are for TB programs to routinely conduct self-evaluations and use findings to improve and enhance programs. Data collection systems to be in place to collect and organize data for evaluation purposes. Standard indicators for program performance to be developed and reported to CDC. TB programs to use evaluation findings to make systemic changes. TB programs to share lessons learned from evaluations. To address the needs of TB program staff at the state and local levels, and realize the vision of EWG, the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) EWG is planning and developing a coordinated web-based system that includes 3 major functions in public health programs: (1) program planning, (2) outcome monitoring, and (3) program evaluation. As activities are planned and implemented, outcome indicators are monitored to see how the program is performing. If a program is doing well or poorly, it can be evaluated to understand why. The knowledge from the evaluation can then be used for planning improvements to enhance the program. These 3 functions operate simultaneously for optimal program performance and success. Leveraging existing resources and application within the field of Tuberculosis prevention programs, the development of the outcome monitoring component, of the system will be built based on the Tuberculosis Indicators Program (TIP). This application will unify and standardize indicators of program performance reported to CDC. In addition, it will promote the use data currently being collected in Public Health data systems (i.e., Report of Verified Cases of Tuberculosis and Aggregated Report for Program Evaluation) for the purpose of conducting program evaluation and making program improvements. The TIP system was implemented using a multi-tier architecture using various Off the Shelf (OTS) software. Listed below is a brief description of the various tiers and the major technologies that were used. Presentation Tier: Web based interface for users to request analytical reports using Microsoft Application Service Provider Reporting Engine: Design of TIP report templates in Crystal Reports 8.5 based on XML data sources. The system uses the Report Designer Component (RDC) library to merge the data into the templates and produce a PDF document. The system extracts data from the Reporting database based on the user?s selection. Analytical Tier: Processing of raw data from the Surveillance system into summary data as required by the TIP templates. Also performs necessary data cleansing prior to processing. Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programs are executed in batch to produce reporting data in the form of ASCII delimited files. The analysis is usually performed by the data managers on their desktops or servers. Reporting Database Tier: The ASCII delimited files from the above analytical process are imported into the reporting database. The reporting database is Microsoft Access. The TIP system currently provides indicator calculations for TB programs within the state of California. To provide the system for use by TB programs across the United States, the TIP system needs to be modified to reflect national indicator calculations if different from the national standardized calculation, accommodate data gathered at the national level from Tuberculosis Information Management System (TIMS) and Tuberculosis Surveillance Program Area Module (TB PAM), and enable reporting jurisdictions to access data within their jurisdiction and perform automatic reporting of indicators for national TB objectives. Data includes, but not limited to, those from Report of Verified Cases of Tuberculosis (RVCT) and Aggregated Report for Program Evaluation (ARPE). II. Objective/Purpose of Contract Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seeks a vendor to provide the following services: 1. To provide computer programming expertise leading to the modification of an existing application, entitled Tuberculosis Indicators Project (TIP). 2. To implement additional programming based on necessary enhancements of the TIP application to enable all jurisdictions funded by and report to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to use this application for monitoring program progress toward national TB objectives. 3. To deploy this application and provide technical support and documentation to all users. III. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide computer programming services to modify TIP for use by TB programs (see Appendix C for a list of users). To successfully and efficiently complete the modification of TIP for national use, this project is divided into 3 phases: (I) System assessment and evaluation, (II) System development and modification, and (III) System deployment and user support. IV. Technical Requirements Preparation: System assessment/development/implementation work plan. Cost estimate - system hosting/maintenance/support 365 days post deployment. Phase I: System assessment and evaluation The Contractor shall carry out the following tasks: 1. Modify the TIP application to allow for pilot and evaluation. 2. Facilitate system to be pilot tested/assessed for usability and functionality by 3 sites. 3. Identify system modifications with DTBE based on pilot feedback and suggestions. Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information: The CDC project officer will provide the following technical support in Phase 1: Sites for pilot testing (to be announced. Tools for system assessment and evaluation. Phase II: System development and implementation The contractor shall carry out the following tasks: 1. Address minimum requirements established by CDC Analysis and Visual Reporting (AVR)working group (See Appendix A) 2. Modify system to support scalability and security using either .NET or Java technology 3. Modify system to include lessons learned from pilot testing to allow for national access by states and jurisdictions 4. Modify system to enhance scalability and security allowing access at the CDC and reporting jurisdiction level 5. Modify indicator calculations to reflect CDC standardization (See Appendix B) 6. Add indicators currently not included in TIP (See Appendix B) 7. Modify data sources so calculation will be based on data collected via TIMS and TB-PAM 8. Modify data sources to utilize ARPE contact investigation data collected at CDC 9. Develop data import user interface from CDC data sources. (Note: Processed reporting data to be imported from the Analytical stage into the Web Reporting database using a web based interface.) 10. Develop population data import interface for both CDC import and individual user import. Population data will be imported for all reporting areas where available. Population data will be used for rate calculation when applicable. Both rate and percentage calculation functions will be built-in in case population data is not available for rate calculation. 11. Modify system to be installed at CDC/national level for use by reporting areas (See Appendix C) 12. Ensure the system is modifiable by state for state level installation and program management. 13. Ensure the system include a mechanism for updating calculations. 14. Ensure the system include a mechanism for adding indicators. 15. Document of system development, modification, and construction 16. Development of system installation scripts and guide to facilitate installation of the system at state level and allow state to modify/configure for their own use 17. Pilot test enhanced system for usability and functionality by 3 sites (site to be announced). 18. Provide access to technical support to CDC staff for user manual and training development. Government Furnished Equipment/Property/Information: The CDC project officer will provide the following technical support in Phase II: 1. NEDSS AVR plan (See Appendix A) 2. A complete list of CDC/National TB program objective indicators including those not in TIP (See Appendix B) 3. TB surveillance data with no patient identifiers in a file necessary for use in the CDC TIP application; that CDC will provide updates to the system as appropriate and become available; that data provided by CDC to the application will be dependant on states providing data to CDC via TIMS or NEDSS; Data for process indicators will be more frequently updated and outcome indicator data will be provided upon availability and if appropriate 4. ARPE data source; data provided by CDC to the application will be dependant on states providing data to CDC via TIMS or other venues 5. Indicator calculations in SAS code 6. Technical consultation from DTBE experts on calculations 7. CDC will also provide population data for rate calculations for 2004 data set pending on availability 8. Sites for pilot testing 9. Tools for system testing and evaluation 10. Development of system user training manual Phase III: System implementation Contractor shall provide services to: 1. All reporting areas (See Appendix C) 2. Deploy system 3. Provide System hosting and maintenance 365 days after completion of national deployment 4. System refining, bug fixing and customer support 365 days post deployment (Vendor support limited to sites using CDC/national installed application) 5. Provide in-person training and demonstration to CDC project officer and a group of approximately 20 people for 2 hours 6. Provide consultation to CDC and reporting area 7. Identify and install web based tools for technical Q/A and support request and ticketing. A. DTBE to respond to content questions B. Vendor to respond to system related questions Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information: The CDC project officer will provide the following technical support in Phase III: User manual Training to states Data use agreement User support for non technical content questions Develop FAQs Deliverables The Contractor shall provide each of the deliverables listed below to the Project Officer by the dates noted: Deliverables Dates required after contract awarded Phase I 1. System development/implementation work plan Cost estimate - system hosting/maintenance/support after contract ends 15 days 2. Existing system ready for pilot test/user assessment 30 days 3. Existing system pilot tested by 3 sites 45 days Phase II 1. Data source/user access/indicator calculation tested/reviewed 90 days 2. Enhanced system pilot tested by 3 sites 130 days 3. Training to project officer and Staff 140 days Phase III 1. System deployment System documentation of development and implementation 150 days 2. System hosting and maintenance System bug-fixing and technical support During 365 days post deployment Period of Performance Date of award through 18 months thereafter. Other Government Furnished Information. After award, the Government will provide access to: (1) existing Tuberculosis Indicators Program (TIP) system application, (2) information, including the tools and protocol prior to phase 1 of this effort, (3) de-identified data (data with identifier such personal information removed) submitted from the participating pilot sites, and (4) national TB objective indicators, indicator calculation and data sources. Government Furnished Property. None. Rights in Data. The contractor is prohibited from publicizing or disseminating information from this project without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS Award will be made to the quote which is determined to represent the best value to the Government. Each vendor submitting a quote shall include the following information: I. Relevant Experience: Provide a summary of experience relevant to the requirements in the Statement of Work completed in the past five years. Include experience with website, database and data system development, especially experience associated with program performance indicator programming. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, Visual Basic, ASP.Net, JAVA, MS Access, Crystal Reports/XML/XSD is a must. Experience with the development of data systems for Tuberculosis Control Programs is a plus. II. Technical Approach: Include a brief summary of your understanding of the requirements, along with discussion of your proposed technical approach/considerations. III. Personnel: Provide a resume for any individuals proposed to complete 20% or more of the work under this order. IV. Past Performance: Provide references for any relevant work experience completed in the past five years. Include name, phone number and/or e-mail address. Any references listed here must be for items listed under Relevant Experience above. V. Budget/Quote Provide a quote, including the following: Labor : Categories and rates proposed Other Direct costs: Travel/materials/supplies, etc. Total Price: Sum of labor and other direct costs Quotations will be due no later than close of business June 16, 2006. All vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to award of a Federal Contract. Vendors may register at www.ccr.gov. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. For information regarding this solicitation contact Gloria Sanders in writing via email at gsanders@cdc.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: For Center for Disease Control National Center for HIV, STD, and TB (NCHSTD), Atlanta, GA
- Zip Code: 30329
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 30329
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