SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) - GPAT - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20894
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2012396
- Archive Date
- 7/3/2012
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly Pringle, Phone: 301-496-6546
- E-Mail Address
-
kp271m@nih.gov
(kp271m@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- CHEMM SOW Government Product Accessibility Template This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the April 2012 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars through 2005-58. This acquisition is a small business set-aside and the NAICS code is 541690. This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This is a labor hour contract. BACKGROUND The National Library of Medicine (NLM), Specialized Information Services (SIS) has a requirement to create new content, enhance existing content, and procure support for content building activities for the Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) Website. The award will be for a Base Year with options for two (2) successive one-year periods. The CHEMM tool is designed to provide access to comprehensive sets of information via a user-friendly interface. The users include first responders, first receivers, other health care providers, and planners. CHEMM allows these users to plan, respond, recover, and mitigate the effects of incidents involving chemicals. CHEMM's unique content covers information especially relevant to chemical exposure-related mass casualty and "unusual" scenarios. CHEMM's expert interface will link users to resources from other organizations, e.g., U.S. EPA/NOAA (CAMEO tools), the CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response Web site and NIOSH Emergency Response Safety and Health Database (ERSH-DB), the chemical industry's CHEMTREC service, poison control centers, etc. Like NIH's WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) and REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management), CHEMM is available on the Internet for online use on computers and handheld devices, and also for download so that it can be used in an emergency even without an Internet connection. A Smartphone app for CHEMM is also under development. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT The contractor shall work with CHEMM subject matter experts and the NLM COTR to perform tasks associated with data extraction from source reference materials approved by NLM to enhance and update topical pages for the CHEMM Website. In addition, the contractor shall conduct quality control (technical accuracy of CHEMM information extracted/summarized from other sources) and editing checks on the content of the CHEMM Website. The contractor shall also select references and Web links to Internet resources for use in CHEMM based on NLM-provided selection criteria and provide comments on possible enhancement of the selection criteria. Task 1. Create new content for CHEMM in easy Web-readable style, by extracting/summarizing data from NLM approved reference materials. The content should be written for easily readable style for the Web. Contractor will submit on average one new content item per month. The average word count of such content is 500 words per item. The file format for delivery is customarily in Word format. Traditionally, the contractor has delivered the new content via email and email attachments. Once a new content item is assigned to the contractor, typically the contractor will be required to submit the first draft in about 20 work days. Normally, there will be only one submission of a revised draft and it is due within about 10 working days. Typically, the contractor will have 5 working days to finalize the draft revision. Task 2. Enhance, update, and revise current topical content. Task 3. Select references and Web links to Internet resources for inclusion in CHEMM Website, and provide comments on possible enhancement of the selection criteria. NLM-approved reference materials will be selected by the Library's subject matter experts. The contractor will typically have direct access via web site links to the NLM-approved reference materials. Sometimes, the contractor will receive printed copies of the reference materials and/or will rarely need to go to the local library for a printed copy. Task 4. Support content building activities such as facilitating peer consultation and peer review meetings, pending on availability of funding 508 COMPLIANCE Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires agencies' electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities. The CHEMM data must be Section 508 compliant. Specifically, the end product must be conformant with all applicable provisions, including: 1194.41 Information, documentation, and support (Only complete this portion of the attached GPAT.) These provisions can be found at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm Section 508 Program Need Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) are determined to be relevant for the following program need: content for CHEMM website. Technical standards from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart B have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those technical provisions identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Functional performance criteria from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart C have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how their proposed Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those functional performance criteria identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT). Section 508 Evaluation Factors Responses to the solicitation will only be considered for award after it has been determined that the proposal adequately addresses the requirements for Section 508. Only proposals which contain adequate information to document their responsiveness to the Section 508 requirements (e.g. a completed GPAT, VPAT or equivalent and supporting documentation) will be eligible for any additional merit consideration. Section 508 Acceptance Criteria The web site design project deliverables as a result of this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility. The proposals for the CHEMM project must include a GPAT, a sample of which is included as a part of the solicitation. All resulting electronic files and reports delivered by the contractor will become the property of the Government. The electronic files and reports delivered by the contractor will be reviewed and approved for acceptance by the Project Officer upon delivery by the contractor. EVALUATION CRITERIA After satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility, the evaluation will be based on the demonstrated capabilities of the perspective vendors to meet the needs of the project as set forth in the Statement of Work. Prospective vendors must submit information sufficient to allow NLM to evaluate based on the stated criteria. Content and technical factors are of paramount consideration; however, cost is also important to the overall award decision. All evaluation factors other than cost, when combined, are significantly more important than cost. The Government can make tradeoffs among cost and technical factors in determining which Offeror(s) provide the best value by awarding to other than the lowest cost Offeror(s) or other than the highest technically rated Offeror(s). Offeror(s) are advised that award will be made to that Offeror(s) whose quote provides the best overall value to the Government. The Agency's best value determination includes assessments by reviewers with a thorough knowledge of the CHEMM program to include: 1) level of understanding of the requirements of the task order, 2) technical approach, 3) the experience and skills of the proposed personnel to meet the requirements as thoroughly and effectively as possible, and 4) the past performance of the organization for somewhat similar projects. The above are parts of the evaluation criteria. Quoters are advised that each quotation may be subjected to a price analysis, as determined to be appropriate by the Government. In determining which quote represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs, the Government shall evaluate quotes using the following technical evaluation criteria, which are listed in the order of relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes: Criterion A: Understanding the Requirements and Technical Approach (40 points) The contractor shall provide a written proposal demonstrating an understanding of the purpose and intent of the task order requirements through a comprehensive description of the proposed approach; and describe procedures to ensure that the project timeline will be met. The proposal demonstrates sufficient contractor experience and knowledge to assure rapid execution of tasks. All proposed staff shall be approved by the SIS Project Officer to ensure that skills and experience are sufficient for the requirements of specific, assigned tasks. Criterion B: Corporate Experience and Personnel (35 points) This criterion will be evaluated based on the description of the organization, personnel and project experience. The proposal should include a detailed description of the organization. The experience of the personnel should be outlined. Detailed information describing the facilities and resources the organization has to carry out the tasks of the project should also be included. Proposals must provide an explanation of how the corporation will allocate overall resources to this project, and an identification of a clear line of responsibility for the project. Corporate experience will be evaluated based upon the offeror's prior experience with similar activities. Proposed personnel shall be evaluated on their demonstrated, documented and relevant expertise, education availability and experience. Criterion C: Past Performance (25 points) The government is seeking to determine whether the offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction and timely delivery of high quality products and services. a) Offerors shall submit a list and description of the last five relevant contracts that are similar to this type of requirement (i.e. IT effort) completed during the past three years and all contracts currently in process. Offerors shall be evaluated on (1) record of conforming to specifications and to standards of good workmanship; (2) adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; (3) reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior and deep commitment satisfaction; and (4) business-like concern for the interests of the customer. b) For each contract/subcontract identified, include a brief synopsis which includes the date the work was performed, the client for whom the work was performed (include client name and telephone number), and a description of work performed. The vendor is authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contract/subcontract and the vendor's corrective actions, if necessary. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The proposal should not be more than 10 pages. The page count does not include the cover letter, table of contents, executive summary or appendix. The past performance documentation will also not account against the page count. Please email an electronic copy of your proposal to pringlek@mail.nih.gov. The subject line should read CHEMM Proposal and may include the solicitation number. The electronic copy should be received by 12 noon local prevailing time on Monday, June 18, 2012. Also, send one original and 3 copies of the proposal for evaluation. The hard copies are also due at 12 noon local prevailing time on Monday, June 18, 2012 and should be sent to the following address... Attn: Kimberly Pringle NIH/National Library of Medicine Office of Acquisitions 6707 Democracy Boulevard Suite 105 Bethesda MD 20817 All proposals received within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by NLM. This acquisition is Synopsis No. NIHLM2012396. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY WAY OF FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding to this notice must be able to provide the services as requested by NLM. The respondent shall include all information which documents and/or supports the qualification criteria in one clearly marked section of its quotation. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Inquiries regarding this procurement must be made in writing to Kimberly D. Pringle, Contract Specialist at pringlek@mail.nih.gov. Please write the word question in the subject line for easy identification and to quickly provide answers to your inquiries. Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): htm://www.amet.gov/far/. The following clauses and provisions shall apply to this acquisition and maybe obtained from the web sites: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (September 2006); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (January 1999); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (November 2006) - with DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (October 2003)]; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items) (February 2007); FAR 52.212-4, Addendum to Clause for Year 2000 Compliance (July 1997); and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (March 2007).
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