75N95024R00008_Presolicitation Notice.pdf

Pre-Solicitation Notice

Notice No. 75N95024R00008

Project Title: Clinical Site and Study Monitoring for NIMH Funded Research in Global Settings

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THIS IS A PRE- SOLICITATION

ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WILL BE ISSUED VIA

SAM.GOV ON OR ABOUT 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT (ON

OR ABOUT APRIL 30, 2024).

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to solicit proposals from qualified businesses (NAICS Code 541990) to acquire comprehensive clinical site and study monitoring services for research in global settings that target the goals of the National Institute of Mental Health, with particular emphasis on projects addressing the priorities of the Center for Global Mental Health Research (CGMHR) and the Division of AIDS Research (DAR).

It is anticipated that a single IDIQ contract will be awarded from the solicitation.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Division of AIDS Research (DAR) supports research to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS worldwide and to decrease the burden of living with HIV/AIDS. The Center for Global Mental Health Research (CGMHR) coordinates the NIMH’s efforts to reduce mental health disparities beyond the United States. As part of the NIMH’s Global Mental Health Research Strategy, the Center sponsors research that increases the body of evidence necessary to inform decisions concerning the adoption and scaling up of evidence-based interventions beyond the United States, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Statement of Work: Please see attached draft Statement of Work.

Notice:

This requirement will be procured using full and open competition procedures under FAR Part 15.

The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ with a potential period of performance of five (5) years. The anticipated contract type is cost reimbursement. The Government anticipates that the award will be made on or about September 2024.

In accordance with FAR 5.203, the solicitation is expected to be released at least fifteen (15) days after this posting and will be available electronically at beta.sam.gov. All information required for submission of a proposal will be contained in or accessible through the solicitation. The solicitation will also provide instructions for submission of any questions.

Responses to the solicitation will be due, at a minimum, thirty (30) days from the release date. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. No collect calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted.

This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP). Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 75N95024R00008 will be available electronically and may be accessed through the Contract Opportunities on sam.gov 15 or more calendar days after the issuance of this synopsis. THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE

AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ONLY. OFFERORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

ROUTINELY CHECKING THE WEBSITE FOR ANY POSSIBLE SOLICITATION

AMENDMENTS THAT MAY BE ISSUED. NO INDIVIDUAL NOTIFICATION OF ANY

AMENDMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

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