21-004484_Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

Consulting Services on the Design and Implementation of the OpenNeuroPET Project

Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

NIMH-21-004484

INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13— Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation number is NIMH-21-004484 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotes

(RFQ).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690 with a size standard of $16.5 million is being considered.

SET-ASIDE STATUS

This acquisition is not restricted and available for full and open competition.

ACQUISITION AUTHORITY

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 dated June 10, 2021. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Background

The National Institute of Mental Health, Intramural Research Program plans to establish an archive for human brain data acquired with positron emission tomography (PET), as no such archive currently exists. This new archive will be called OpenNeuroPET and will be an extension of OpenNeuro, which is funded by NIMH but is currently limited to magnetic resonance imaging

(MRI) data. The proposed archive will follow the recommendations of international leaders in the

PET field and be capable of communicating and synergizing with other datasets and imaging modalities.

The OpenNeuro database has been developed to allow the sharing of a broad range of neuroimaging data, based on the Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) standard for data organization. The goal of the OpenNeuroPET project is to develop an interface to the positron https://openneuro.org/ emission tomography (PET) datasets stored in the OpenNeuro database, and to provide researchers with additional resources to analyze those data.

Purpose

The National Institute of Mental Health’s Molecular Imaging Branch is seeking a consultant who has extensive knowledge and expertise of the OpenNeuroPET database to further enhance the features and functions of the database.

Project Requirements

See Statement of Work (Attachment 1) for details.

Period of Performance

The period of performance is a one (1) year base period with four (4) option years.

Contract Type

The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement.

Invoicing shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and payment shall be made via

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Invoicing will be completed quarterly in arrears.

Response Format

Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror’s capability of providing the services specified in this notice.

In addition, the quote must provide their company name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management

(SAM) www.sam.gov.

EVALUATION

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 for complete details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 for complete details.

The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 4 for FAR http://www.sam.gov/ clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition.

Reference Attachment 3 for additional contract requirements or terms and conditions as determined by the Contracting Officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of Attachment 5: FAR 52.204-24 and 52.212-3

Representations and Certifications with its offer.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. Offerors must provide both 1) a technical response and 2) a separate price proposal. The price proposal shall be completed to include all costs related to the Statement of Work for the base and option years.

In addition, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

CLOSING INFORMATION

All responses must be received by 4:00 PM EST on Monday, July 19, 2021 and reference number NIMH-21-004484. Responses shall be submitted electronically to sarah.adan@nih.gov and michael.horn@nih.gov. Any questions must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on Monday, July

12, 2021. Fax responses will not be accepted.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

Attachment 2 – FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2

Attachment 3 – FAR 52.212-4 and Additional Terms and Conditions

Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-5 (Jan 2021)

Attachment 5 – FAR 52.204-24 and 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications

Attachment 6 – Invoice Instructions