2011-Q-13631 RFQ

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1. REQUEST NO.

2011-Q-13631

2. DATE ISSUED

06/30/2011

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

000HCPCB-2011-99270

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Base Period Base year: 08/01/2011 – 07/31/2012

Deliverable:

Complete update of the online version of the revised Tracking Healthy People publication Due date: Within 6 weeks of contract award

Quality assessment and final update of the Healthy People 2010 database (DATA2010) Due date: Within 10 weeks of contract award

Review and verification of the pre-web version of the HP2010 Final Review publication Due date: Within 11 weeks of contract award

Standardization of the HP2020 metadata and data sources Due date: Within 14 weeks of contract award

The contractor shall perform three quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata. This includes updating all the applicable components of the metadata, such as the objective descriptors, data sources, numerator and denominator descriptors, and methodology notes.

First Quarterly update - Base Period Due date: Within 14 weeks of contract award

The contractor shall perform three quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata. This includes updating all the applicable components of the metadata, such as the objective descriptors, data sources, numerator and denominator descriptors, and methodology notes.

Second Quarterly update - Base Period Due date: Within 26 weeks of contract award

The contractor shall perform three quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata. This includes updating all the applicable components of the metadata, such as the objective descriptors, data sources, numerator and denominator descriptors, and methodology notes.

Third Quarterly update - Base period Due date: Within 38 weeks of contract award

TOTAL COST

OPTION YEAR 1

Option year 1 - Period of performance - - 08/01/2012 - 07/31/2013

TOTAL COST

OPTION YEAR 2

Option year 1 - Period of performance - - 08/01/2013 - 07/31/2014

TOTAL COST

STATEMENT OF WORK

Data Support for the NCHS Health Promotion Statistics Branch:

Healthy People 2010 Data Finalization and

Healthy People 2020 Standardization and Quality Control

I. BACKGROUND

Support is required by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, Health Promotion Statistics Branch (HPSB) for the final quality review, modification and verification of the Healthy People 2010 database, final updates to the revised online edition of the technical compendium (Tracking Healthy People 2010), the pre-web version review and verification of the Healthy People 2010 Final Review publication, and the quality control assessment and standardization of the Healthy People 2020 component of the Health Indicators Warehouse.

Healthy People is a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention initiative. For three decades, Healthy People has provided a comprehensive set of national 10-year health promotion and disease prevention objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans. It is grounded in the principle that establishing objectives and providing benchmarks to track and monitor progress over time can motivate, guide, and focus action. Healthy People 2010 is comprised of over 900 objectives organized into 28 Focus Areas. The Healthy People 2010 database, DATA2010, is an interactive, on-line database developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). DATA2010 contains the baseline and tracking data for all measurable Healthy People 2010 objectives. National data are available for all of the measurable objectives. State data are available for a subset of the measurable objectives. Socio-demographic data for population-based objectives are also provided: data are displayed by race and Hispanic origin, gender, and socio-economic status (education or income).

Healthy People 2020 is comprised of 1,200 objectives organized into 42 Topic Areas designed to serve as this decade’s framework for improving the health of all people in the United States. The location of Healthy People 2020 public use indicator data is the Health Indicators Warehouse (HIW) - a new online resource serving as the data hub for the HHS Community Health Data Initiative. It contains the baseline and tracking data for all measurable Healthy People 2020 objectives. In addition to data, the HIW contains other technical information – metadata – related to tracking the Healthy People 2020 objectives. The Healthy People 2020 component of the Health Indicators Warehouse will be updated on a regular basis to provide the most accurate and current data for the Healthy People 2020 objectives. New data and revisions to data previously shown, if necessary, will be added with each update.

II. PURPOSE

The overall purpose of the contract is to (1) ensure the quality of all Healthy People 2010 data and metadata so that DATA2010 can be finalized (2) perform standardization of Healthy People 2020 metadata and (3) perform quarterly updates of the metadata for approximately 1,200 HP2020 objectives. To carry out this work, the services of an individual with in-depth knowledge of the Healthy People initiative – especially with the operational definition development process – and technical expertise in quality control and verification of large quantities of health data and statistics, the ability to effectively communicate statistical information to lay audiences in writing, and a proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall:

1. Perform final updates to the revised online edition of the Healthy People technical compendium – Tracking Healthy People 2010 – to verify statistical accuracy and consistency across the document and with the Healthy People 2010 Final Review.

2. Conduct a final quality assessment of the Healthy People 2010 database (DATA2010), a process that includes full review, modification and verification of the data, data source information and footnotes.

3. Conduct a complete review and verification of the pre-web release version of the Healthy People 2010 Final Review to ensure data and statistical accuracy and consistency with the original documentation.

4. Perform initial review and standardization of the Healthy People 2020 metadata.

5. Perform quarterly updates of the metadata for approximately 1,200 HP2020 objectives.

IV. TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

To carry out this work, the contractor shall carry out the following activities:

Base Period

1. Update of the online version of the revised Tracking Healthy People publication

2. Quality control assessment of the Healthy People 2010 database (DATA2010)

3. Review of the pre-web version of the HP2010 Final Review publication

4. Standardization of the HP2020 metadata language and data sources

5. Quarterly update of the HP2020 metadata

Task 1 Update of the online version of the revised Tracking Healthy People publication

The Contractor shall conduct a final review and update of the online version of the statistical compendium, Tracking Healthy People (THP). The General data issues, Technical Specifications, major data sources, and appendices sections must be verified and updated. HPSB will provide the specification changes to the contractor, who will incorporate them into THP, to ensure statistical accuracy, and stylistic consistency.

Deliverable

Update of the online version of the revised Tracking Healthy People publication – Base Period

Due date: Within 6 weeks of contract award

Task 2 Quality control assessment of the Healthy People 2010 database (DATA2010)

The contractor shall perform a final quality assessment of the Healthy People 2010 database (DATA2010), a process that includes full review, modification and verification of the data, data source information and footnotes. The contractor shall ensure that the data, data sources, and footnotes are accurate and consistent with the online version of Tracking Healthy People and HP2010 Final Review publication. Upon completion of the final quality assessment, the contractor shall provide HSPB a document highlighting the errors, and provide a list of corrections and recommendations.

Deliverable

Quality control assessment of the Healthy People 2010 database – Base Period

Due date: Within 10 weeks of contract award

Task 3 Review of the pre-web version of the HP2010 Final Review publication

The contractor shall review and verify the pre-web version of the Healthy People 2010 Final Review publication to ensure information quality, statistical accuracy and consistency of format and style.

Deliverable

Review of the pre-web version of the HP2010 Final Review publication database – Base Period

Due date: Within 11 weeks of contract award

Task 4 Standardization of the HP2020 metadata language and data sources

The contractor shall review the Healthy People 2020 metadata for approximately 1,200 objectives. The metadata language, including technical specifications and data sources must be verified and standardized.

Deliverable

Standardization of the HP2020 metadata language and data sources – Base Period

Due date: Within 14 weeks of contract award

Task 5 Quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata

The contractor shall perform three quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata. This includes updating all the applicable components of the metadata, such as the objective descriptors, data sources, numerator and denominator descriptors, and methodology notes.

1. First Quarterly update - Base Period

a. Due date: Within 14 weeks of contract award

2. Second Quarterly update - Base Period

a. Due date: Within 26 weeks of contract award

3. Third Quarterly update - Base period

a. Due date: Within 38 weeks of contract award

TASKS – Option Periods(s) The Offeror shall undertake the following tasks in the option period(s), should they be exercised by the Government at its sole discretion:

Option Period(s)

1. Standardization of HP2020 metadata language and data sources

2. Metadata quality control and updates

3. Progress Review quality control

Task 1

Standardization of HP2020 metadata language and data sources

The contractor shall review the Healthy People 2020 metadata for approximately 1,200 objectives. The metadata language, including technical specifications and data sources must be verified and standardized.

Deliverable

Standardization of the HP2020 metadata language and data sources, and updates as objectives are revised - Option Period Due date: Within 6 weeks of contract award

Task 2

Metadata quality control and update

The contractor shall perform four quarterly updates of the HP2020 metadata. This includes updating all the applicable components of the metadata, such as the objective descriptors, data sources, numerator and denominator descriptors, and methodology notes.

Deliverables

1. First Quarterly update - Option Period

a. Due date: Within 14 weeks of contract award

2. Second Quarterly update - Option Period

a. Due date: Within 26 weeks of contract award

3. Third Quarterly update – Option period

a. Due date: Within 38 weeks of contract award

4. Fourth Quarterly update – Option period

a. Due date: Within 50 weeks of contract award Task 3 Progress Review Quality Control

Provide technical and consultative support for conducting Healthy People 2020 Progress Reviews. Standardize templates for reporting progress for each of the 42 Healthy People 2020 Topic Areas. Specifically, provide technical expertise on verbiage, formatting of visual displays of data (e.g., progress/quotient charts, health disparities tables, trend graphs), and ensuring consistency across Topic Areas. May involve chart/table development and drafting.

V. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

The government will provide the data needed to perform quality assessment, review and verification processes.

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base year: 08/01/11 – 07/31/12

Option year 1: 08/01/12 – 07/31/13

Option year 2: 08/01/13 – 07/31/14

VII. DELIVERABLES

The base period scope of work and tasks will result in the following deliverables:

The scope of work and tasks for option periods 1 and 2 will result in the following deliverables:

The Contractor is required to provide a Technical and Business proposal in response to this RFQ.

Please provide 3 copies of the Technical and Business proposal and 1 electronic (email) copy of each.

Please email the Technical and Business proposals to: vgj6@cdc.gov Mail to:

Marie Bartkevicius (CDC/OCOO/PGO) (CTR)

Contracts Administrator - Jamison Professional Services

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Branch VI, Team 1

2920 Brandywine Road, Mail Stop K69 Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Questions regarding this RFQ can be submitted to above e-mail no later then 07/13/2011 at 2:00 p.m.

Proposals must be submitted on 07/18/2011 by 2:00 p.m.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The proposal shall be evaluated using the following criteria and weights as they relate to the content of the corresponding paragraphs of the Technical Proposal Instructions.

Criteria

Value

A.

Understanding of the Project

B.

Technical expertise in quality control and verification of large quantities of health data and statistics C.

Effective written communication of statistical information

D.

Relevant Experience and Capabilities

A.

Understanding of the Project The Offeror must demonstrate thorough in-depth knowledge of the Healthy People initiative, including the framework, mission, goals, objectives, database and metadata. In addition, the Offeror must demonstrate the role of NCHS in supporting the Healthy People initiative and will be evaluated on knowledge and understanding of NCHS’s essential role in the initiative.

B.

Technical Expertise in Quality Control and Verification of Large Quantities of Health Data and Statistics

The contractor must demonstrate mastery of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of statistics, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health survey research. The contractor must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of NCHS data systems, including the capabilities of various analytical tools, data file structures, databases and data warehouses in order to perform high-level quality control and verification of the health data, statistics, and meta data and to provide expert advice and consultation.

C.

Effective Written Communication of Statistical Information

The Offeror must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to communicate statistical concepts to the primary audiences of the Healthy People initiative. The selected vendor must also have proficiency in the necessary Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as well as email/Internet capability for receiving and sending large files.

D.

Relevant Experience and Capabilities

The Offeror should describe its technical and analytic experience related to the work accomplished by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Where previous work for CDC Centers/Institutes/Offices is cited, the Offeror should identify the sponsor (including the names of the Project and Contracting Officers, and their addresses and phone numbers.)

VIII. MINIMUM VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS

The selected vendor must have in-depth knowledge of the Healthy People initiative and related survey and data-related issues. The contractor must have technical expertise in health statistics and health data, and the ability to communicate statistical concepts to the primary audiences of the Healthy People initiative.

The selected vendor must have proficiency in the necessary Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as well as email/Internet capability for receiving and sending large files.

IX. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

This contract meets applicable policies and procedures in OMB Circular A-120. The contractor shall perform only those services described in the scope of work. All materials relating to this contract are the property of the government and shall be returned to the government at the completion of the work. The contractor shall not release any information related to the work performed or the results obtained without the written permission of the Project Officer.

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