MODIFICATION
R -- Tri-Services Nursing Research Program - Operational Support
- Notice Date
- 4/2/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 561110
— Office Administrative Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS), 4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- HU000114TSNRP
- Archive Date
- 4/22/2014
- Point of Contact
- Steve H. Beck, Phone: 301-295-3970, Zamora Olin, Phone: 301-295-3922
- E-Mail Address
-
Steven.Beck@usuhs.mil, Zamora.Olin@usuhs.edu
(Steven.Beck@usuhs.mil, Zamora.Olin@usuhs.edu)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ----Beginning of Amendment 0004----------- The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions posed by interested parties, clarify the comprehensive capability statement requirement, and extend the closing date. ----- The following are responses to questions submitted by interested parties to this sources sought notice. Question 1: Is this an ongoing contract or a one-time requirement? Response 1: This is an ongoing requirement that will continue to be recompeted as long as the TSNRP program remains in existence. Question 2: If this is an ongoing contract - for how long? Response 2: In order to ensure USUHS is in compliance with the Competition in Contract Act (CICA), this requirement is being competed for one (1) base period and four (4) one (1) year option periods. Once the contract expires it will be recompeted. Question 3a: Can the government provide more details on the grants database application? Response 3a: TSNRP currently uses a database that was created using Microsoft. Question 3b: Is there an existing system or does the government require the contractor to provide a database solution? Response 3b: The Government does not require the Contractor to develop a database solution. However, if the Contractor has a solution that will increase efficiency and productivity, the Contractor is welcome to use this system provided it is: (1) compatible and user friendly; (2) approved by USUHS; and (3) at no additional cost to the Government. Question 4: If there is an existing system, is it hosted on the government network? Response 4: TSNRP currently uses a database that was created using Microsoft. The system is currently on the USUHS network. Question 5: Can the government provide more information on the size (or projected size) of the grants database application and server requirements? Response 5: We will try to respond to this question by the closing date of the notice. Question 6: Will you fulfill this requirement non-competitively by awarding to an 8(a) vendor? Response 6: The Contracting Officer has not made this determination. However, in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.203(d) (1), market research has to demonstrate there are 8(a) companies capable of satisfying the agency's requirement. If that is demonstrated in this requirement, then the Contracting Officer will consider an 8(a) set-aside. Question 7: Will you restrict this to SDVOSB's, VOSB, Competitive 8(a)'s or 100% SBSA? Response 7: The Contracting Officer has not made this determination. The results of the sources sought notice will determine if the Contracting Officers establishes a set aside. Question 8: How will this be solicited? (What is the level of competition?) Response 8: The Contracting Officer has not made this determination. The results of the sources sought notice will determine if the Contracting Officers establishes a set aside. -- All response should consist of a comprehensive capability statement. Any responses consisting of only brochures or pamphlets will not be considered. Failure to address the draft performance work statement will not be considered. The response date for this sources sought notice has been extended to April 7, 2014 at 10:00AM EST. Capability statements which exceed over 15 pages will not be considered. ------End of Amendment 0004-----------
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
- Zip Code: 20814
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN03327310-W 20140404/140402235021-7c7c3b817ae034633722ac9386af7790 (fbodaily.com)
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