SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Launching the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases
- Notice Date
- 12/5/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-PB(HL)-2009-049-MKL
- Archive Date
- 12/24/2008
- Point of Contact
- Melissa K. Lombardo,, Phone: (301) 435-0370
- E-Mail Address
-
ml363x@nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOLE / SINGLE SOURCE, NON-COMPETITIVE NOTICE. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This sole / single source, non-competitive notice is prepared in accordance with FAR Parts 5 and 13. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. FAR Part 6 – Competition Requirements, is not applicable to contracts awarded using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13, not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. This announcement constitutes the only notice; proposals are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The resultant acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures, and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-29. The total estimated amount of this contract is NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $100,000.00. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System code 541990, with a size standard of $7.0 million. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source, noncompetitive basis to Dalberg Global Development Advisors, 205 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017. Dalberg shall provide support in the initial planning efforts to launch a Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases involving the National Institutes of Health (NIH), UK Medical Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, China National Institute of Biologic Science, and the Indian Council of Medical Research. The period of performance, for this requirement, is approximately four (4) months from the date of award, which will be on or about December 15, 2008. BACKGROUND: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership through research, training, and education to enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. Because of the increasing global burden of non-communicable chronic diseases noted in the seminal article in Nature (vol 450, November 22, 2007), the Institute plans to launch a Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) with a core group of six public research funding agencies in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, and India. This will involve two phases: Phase I entails the development of founding principles and documentation in collaboration with participating organizations, and Phase II entails the development of final plans and communications to launch the alliance. This procurement encompasses Phase I. SCOPE OF WORK: Under the guidance of the NHLBI, the Contractor shall work with a core steering group of members from the United States (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH), United Kingdom, and Canada to complete Phase I preparations for the launch of the GACD. This work involves the following tasks in order of initiation. a. Kick-off and initial draft of Framework Document and Business Plan – finalize the project approach; prepare and conduct the kick-off meeting with the four core members; research and draft the initial versions of the Framework Document and Business Plan; conduct the first progress meeting; and revise the draft documents accordingly. b. Consultations with core group and consultation draft of Framework Document and Business Plan – prepare and conduct visits with research leaders; complete the consultation version of the draft documents; conduct the second progress review meeting; and revise the draft documents accordingly. c. Founding Meeting – plan and conduct a founding meeting with the four core members in London and summarize the meeting outcomes and next steps. The sole source determination is based upon Dalberg’s strong knowledge of the key institutions in the global health architecture. Dalberg is uniquely qualified to plan the launch for the GACD. Dalberg Global Development Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in international development and globalization issues, has worked with leading international agencies, companies, foundations, and non-profit organizations in developing and emerging countries and has extensive experience and expertise in developing and building international coalitions and implementing initiatives in the unique environment of all regions of the world. This includes work in setting strategic and organizational directions for global health initiatives and defining implementation parameters to carry out such efforts. Interested parties may identify their interest, and capability to respond to the requirement, or submit a response. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within five (5) days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries to this notice, referencing number NHLBI-PB(HL)-2009-049/MKL, may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, Procurement Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6148, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Melissa K. Lombardo. Responses may be submitted electronically to lombardm@nhlbi.nih.gov and by fax to (301) 480-3345. 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