MODIFICATION
R -- Development of a Database of Dietary Supplement Labels
- Notice Date
- 6/30/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Administration, 6011 Executive Blvd, Rm 538, Rockville, MD, 20892-7663
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7663
- Solicitation Number
- 263-2006-P-(GI)-0112
- Response Due
- 7/10/2006
- Point of Contact
- Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-402-3727, Fax 301-480-1203,
- E-Mail Address
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stevenst@od.nih.gov
- Description
- PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement to create a research database to capture information on dietary supplement labels, so as to include virtually all dietary supplements sold in the United States. Congressional language directed ODS to develop this concept so as to allow researchers and the public access to dietary supplement label information. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary management, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, not otherwise furnished by the Government. This acquisition is being solicited using full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541511. The Government anticipates award of a fixed-price, indefinite delivery (requirements) type contract. The resultant contract shall be for a period of one year commencing on or about June 1, 2007 and include four successive 12-month option periods. Solicitation number 263-2006-P(GI)-0112 will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website, http://www.fbo.gov/, on or about March 22, 2007. The closing date for receipt of proposals is April 20, 2007. All future information regarding this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. Interested firms are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any) and monitoring the web site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. tion of a Statement of Work. An integral part of this work is understanding and defining both the technical components and processes and the project management components and processes. ODS anticipates a 12-month requirements (feasibility) development effort. Requirements development should be approached by the vendor becoming familiar with other Federal research efforts in this area for the purposes of interfacing. At its completion, ODS requires a report defining the feasibility of continuing this effort into its design phase and delivery of a prototype dietary supplements label database. It is important that the DSLD interface well with existing databases, especially the NHANES/ NCHS/CDC survey dietary supplement label database and the USDA/ARS standard reference database for food composition, in order to maximize the utility of the DSLD for the government, researchers, and the public. Contractors expressing an interest should provide appropriate capability statements. The capability statement shall include the following: 1) Description of the organization’s experience and past performance with large, complex databases for use in research 2) CV’s for key personnel, including the professional qualifications and specific experience of staff who may be assigned to the requirement. 3) Description of the vendor’s ability to access labels and required information in order to populate the DSLD, including a sampling plan to demonstrate the ability to capture the full range of products in the marketplace. 4) Sample content (both nutrient and non-nutrient) to be included in DSLD. 5) Steps to ensure accuracy and quality of information in DSLD, including how to deal with complex issues such as a) capturing digital images of labels, b) methods to identify products with a unique number or code to facilitate product identification building on those already in use in other Federal databases, c) methods to distinguish among such factors as validation of quantification of true zeros, missing data, etc., d) methods for verifying the validity of information contained the sample labels, e) methods for converting the label information into units compatible with those in other Federal government databases, f) documentation of how changes in labels will be documented promptly in DSL D, g) documentation of likely challenges anticipated in developing DSLD, such as use of structured vocabulary or dictionary of synonyms, and h) methods for freezing data for archiving and reporting. 6) Plan for producing a DSLD prototype at the conclusion of a forecasted 12-month requirements development effort. 7) Outline of how DSLD will integrate with the existing National Center for Health Statistics NCHS/NHANES Dietary Supplement Database and the USDA Standard Reference Food Composition Database. 8) Detailed summary of the process to be used in requirements development. 9) Examples of user-interface design completed on projects of similar size and/or complexity. 10) Discussion of preferred programming code to be used during program code construction. 11) Discussion of effort and experience involved in system testing and quality assurance testing. 12) Copy of certified level of maturity, as it related to CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration 13) Names and numbers of three references from former clients involved in an effort of similar size and/or complexity including contract number, contract type, dollar value for each customer, reference and customer point of contact with phone number, and title of individual. 14) Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this Sources Sought Notice that would enhance NIH’s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. 15) Name and address of firm. 16) Type of business (i.e.: small business, small disadvantaged 8(a) certified, HUBZONE, woman-owned small business, small disadvantaged business (not 8(a) certified), veteran-owned small business, disabled veteran owned business, etc.) 17) Point of contact: name, title, phone, fax and e-mail. 18) DUNS number, NAICS codes 19) A statement that the contractor has registered in the central contractor registration (ccr) data base (http://www.ccr.gov). Responses must reference Request for Information (RFI) number 263-2006-P(GI)-0112. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION. ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI THAT IS MARKED PROPRIETARY WILL BE HANDLED ACCORDINGLY. RESPONSES TO THE RFI WILL NOT BE RETURNED. INFORMATION MAY BE SUBMITTED TO: The National Institutes of Health, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539-C, Rockville, MD 20852, Attn: Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST ARRIVE ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RESPONSES IS JULY 10, 2006. 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