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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 04, 2015 FBO #4941
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- Computer Software Programming Support for NHLBI’s Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group

Notice Date

6/2/2015
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
 

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-HI-2015-132-CDB
 

Archive Date

6/24/2015
 

Point of Contact

Chris Bocus, Phone: 3014027888
 

E-Mail Address

chris.bocus@nih.gov
(chris.bocus@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). 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 The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave Leahy Hall Rm. LL 40, Washington, DC, 20064-0001 to provide computer software programming support for NHLBI's Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Image Processing, Visualization and Quantification Tools. PROCUREMENT: The contractor will provide computer software programming support for NHLBI's Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Image Processing, Visualization and Quantification Tools. BACKGROUND: The mission of the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is to perform robust scientific and clinical research leading to a better understanding of biology and clinical pathology. To attain this goal, we have built a strong basic science foundation and coupled it closely with innovative technology development and outstanding clinical research both at the NIH Clinical Center and in partnership with local hospitals. The purview of our research is broad, encompassing investigations into the basic principles of molecular, cellular, and organ-level biology and their relationship to disease. Some current areas of fundamental interest include single molecule structure; protein assembly; molecular and cell biology; cell signaling and motility; membrane trafficking; physiology; systems biology; engineering and technology development. Insights into disease mechanisms derived from basic studies form the basis for translational research into new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. DIR investigators also conduct concept-based clinical studies in the areas of interventional and surgical cardiology; pulmonary medicine; sickle cell anemia; bone marrow transplant; and hematologic disorders. The Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch conducts research on diseases that affect the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. Specific projects aim to answer clinically relevant questions using methods ranging from molecular level studies up to and including clinical projects in diagnostics, therapeutics, and interventions. The Branch places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where scientists and physician scientists can work together on disease-specific issues using the most appropriate approaches available in the spectrum between the bench and the bedside. Currently there are thousands of CMR image studies in the NHLBI Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). These image studies are stored in Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) format which needs dedicated and expensive computer software and workstations for transferring, displaying, viewing and processing. Specific image analysis and processing features within these workstations are not necessary available for research use. To fulfill our specific clinical and research needs for analyzing these CMR image studies, we have developed several computer software tools which can run on standard personal desktop and laptop computers. These computer tools can be used to perform automated functions such as image query, retrieve, and transfer from NHLBI PACS to local computers for automated image processing. The results of the processed images can then be automatically transferred to share network drives available to all users. We also have developed computer software tools for processing, visualization, and quantification of our clinical and pre-clinical CMR images. These tools may be used to support our clinical and research studies within the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this requirement is to procure computer software programming support to improve and continue the development of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) image processing, visualization, and quantification tools within the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base: June 10, 2015 through June 9, 2016 Option Period 1: June 10, 2016 through June 9, 2017 Option Period 2: June 10, 2017 through June 9, 2018 JUSTIFICATION: The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10-Market Research. To perform the requested programming services, the vendor must have background knowledge and expertise on the NHLBI automatic DICOM image processor (Auto-DCM-IP)/ Perfusion Display and Quantification (Perf-Disp-Quan). The key personnel of Catholic University has extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of DICOM/Perf-Disp-Quan standard, computer vision and medical imaging within NHLBI. For any other vendor to perform this work would cause delays in the project as well as duplication of costs. No other vendor has the unique expertise to perform the outlined tasks to ensure research project completion within the critical timeframes. REGULATORY AUTHORITY: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools and the Small Business Size Standard is $27.5 Million. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82, effective May 7, 2015. The determination by the Government to award a purchase order on a sole source noncompetitive basis to provide Computer Software Programming Support for NHLBI's Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group to The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave Leahy Hall Rm. LL 40, Washington, DC, 20064-0001, is based upon the market research conducted in accordance with one or more of the techniques specified in FAR Part 10-Market Research, Subpart 10.002(b)(2). 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 June 9, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. EST. Responses must reference synopsis number HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-HI-2015-132-CDB, may be submitted to the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisition, COAC Services Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Rm 6207, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902, Attention: Chris Bocus. Response may be submitted electronically to chris.bocus@ 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."
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NHLBI/HHS-NIH-NHLBI-CSB-HI-2015-132-CDB/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Zip Code: 20892
 

Record

SN03750269-W 20150604/150602235220-ed68399de85c803153be721d2cda5e7b (fbodaily.com)
 

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