SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Lab Management Support Services
- Notice Date
- 11/14/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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
- NIH-HHS-NHLBI-CSB-(HG)-2015-021-DLM
- Archive Date
- 12/5/2014
- Point of Contact
- Dorothy Maxwell, Phone: 301-435-0352
- E-Mail Address
-
maxwelld@mail.nih.gov
(maxwelld@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. This is a Follow-On Requirement. ISSO AND 508 COMPLIANCE NOT REQUIRED. INTRODUCTION: The National Institute of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Office of Acquisition (OA) on behalf of the National Human Genome Research Institute, (NHGRI), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a non-competitive sole source basis to BTR Inc., 731-E Walker Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066 to continue providing: 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 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. Period of Performance: Base Year: 12 Months Option Year 1: 12 Months Option Year 2: 12 Months Option Year 3: 12 Months REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) as set forth in FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, small business size standard is $15.0M. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures, therefore the requirements of FAR Part 6 B Competitive Requirements are not applicable (FAR Part 6.001). The resultant Contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-77 (November 13, 2014). This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be received by November 20, 2014 and must reference synopsis number HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-(HG)-2015-021-DLM, may be submitted to the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6149, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Dorothy Maxwell. Response may be submitted electronically to maxwelld@mail.nih.gov. Faxes will not be accepted. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. "All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency."
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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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