SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Lab Management Support Services
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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
- HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-SBSS-(HG)-2015-009-DLM
- Archive Date
- 11/7/2014
- Point of Contact
- Dorothy Maxwell, Phone: 301-435-0352
- E-Mail Address
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maxwelld@mail.nih.gov
(maxwelld@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified small business concerns [including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Woman-owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB] that are interested in and capable of providing: The Contractor shall provide laboratory management support services to the National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, including administrative, regulatory, equipment maintenance and repair, and waste recycling and management. The NHLBI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this Sources Sought notice, the NHLBI may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NHLBI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice or the NHLBI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. The NHLBI is seeking capability statements from all eligible small business concerns [particularly Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Woman-owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)] under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, small business size standard is $14.0M. Based on the responses received from this SOURCES SOUGHT announcement, the proposed acquisition may be solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All eligible small business concerns responding to this Sources Sought Announcement must have the capabilities to provide goods and services as stated below. A. Background: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) mission has expanded to encompass a broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. To that end NHGRI supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of the NHGRI mission continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) was established to serve as a hub where development of technology for the rapid isolation and analysis of disease genes will be carried out. The DIR's basic research laboratories and clinical branches develop and use the most advanced techniques to conduct research in medical genetics. Research includes identifying and understanding the molecular basis of human genetic disease and planning and carrying out clinical trials to test methods for the treatment. B. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this contract is to provide laboratory management support for NHGRI, including administrative, regulatory, equipment maintenance and repair, and waste recycling and management. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has a recurring need for Genetic Disease Research Branch; Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch to manage their laboratories, including administrative, regulatory, equipment maintenance and repair, and waste recycling and disposal. The scientific research includes programs T cell signaling, Limb development, inherited human disorders, common variants and human disease and genetic components of coat color. In order to continue supporting this vital ongoing research, the branch needs lab management support staff. C. Scope of Work: The contractor shall have experience in government, and specifically, NIH procurement processes as well as understanding of the scientific process and experience communicating with scientists concerning their need for supplies and services. Contractor's Requirements: 1. The Contractor shall understand and have experience with the policies and regulations concerning NIH procurement, including the New Business System (NBS) and have experience working with NIH contracting staff to implement large procurement actions. 2. The contractor shall design and maintain a product database that includes all items needed by the lab, with the quantities that the lab requires, as well as ordering information for their procurement. 3. The Contractor shall conduct weekly physical inventory of standard items, engage in discussions with the scientific staff to determine the special needs, and order preparation, in accordance with all NIH regulations. 4. The Contractor shall have experience in the execution of equipment purchases, including working with the scientists and procurement staff to fulfill all requirements for those purchases, including assisting in obtaining competitive quotes and editing justifications. 5. The Contractor shall perform regulatory tasks performing radioactive monitoring of the labs, including Geiger counter scanning, and wipe tests, both making the swipes and processing samples. 6. The Contractor shall understand and perform the implementation of NIH safety policies and programs, such as the allergy awareness program, LAPP. 7. The Contractor shall assist in the management of evacuation procedures and monitoring personnel (OEC), and must serve as safety officers, as required. 8. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment in the lab is maintained, and service contracts kept up to date, as required by the lab. 9. The contractor shall comply with waste management procedures, and assist the lab staff for compliance with all recycling and waste/recycling regulations, including separation of lab waste and recyclables with implementation aids identified for the scientific staff, and monitoring tissue culture rooms and other common lab areas to encourage participation. D. Other Considerations: Quality Assurance: The supervision of this project and the contractor (including the determination of specific goals, evaluation of quality and timeliness of work) will be performed by the NHGRI Lab Management Staff. Government Responsibilities: Contractor shall have use of lab and office facilities located at the NIH, Building 49 or an equivalent location. Other NHGRI Government facilities will also be available to the contractor as determined necessary by the NHGRI. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables: The contractor shall work closely with the NHGRI/Government Staff and Lab Management members. Contractor shall communicate oral and written updates, as required by the NHGRI Staff. Program Management: Contractor shall work independently with no direct supervision but with the guidance of the Government. Inspection and Acceptance: The Government will review, inspect, and approve all documentation to guarantee that the work performed by the contractor is within the scope of the work that has been proposed for the contractor. E. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year: 12 Months Option Year 1: 12 Months Option Year 2: 12 Months Option Year 3: 12 Months F. Capability Statement /Information: Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project. Failure to do so will be at your firm's own risk. The following information shall be included in the capability statement: 1. A general overview of the respondents' opinions about the difficulty and /or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. 2. Information in sufficient details of the respondents' (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3. The respondents' DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, etc) pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, small business size standard is $14.0M. 4. Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition. 5. The capability statement shall not exceed 20 single-sided pages (including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc.) presented in single-space and using a 12-point font size minimum, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), with 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper size, and 1 inch top, bottom, left and right margins. 6. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. G. Closing Statement: All capability Statements sent in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Dorothy Maxwell, Contract Specialist, at maxwelld@mail.nih.gov in either MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), by October 23, 2014 7:30 AM, EASTERN TIME under Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-SBSS-(HG)-2015-009-DLM. FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NHLBI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, the NHLBI may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NHLBI shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or the NHLBI's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. "Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH/ 49 Convent Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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