75N96026R00002 Presolicitation Notice SEEKIT_GSAeBuy.pdf

Pre-solicitation Notice - 75N96026R00002

Scientific Evidence Evaluation and Knowledge Integration for Translational Toxicology

(SEEKIT)

This notice announces the intended release of solicitation number 75N96026R00002 on GSA eBuy.

DESCRIPTION

This pre-solicitation notice follows a Small Business Sources Sought Notice that was released on

April 21, 2026 under notice number NIH-OALM-NIEHS-2026-SIM.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

(NIEHS) is seeking sources that possess the capabilities to provide scientific and technical expertise for scientific evidence evaluation and knowledge integration for translational toxicology for the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) within the NIEHS as it relates to the evaluation and reporting of effects of environmental substances and other issues that may impact public health. The nine specific requirement areas under this requirement include: (1) systematic evidence mapping and scoping reviews of environmental health literature, (2) systematic review and evidence synthesis, (3) report development and scientific writing, (4) document preparation and publication, (5) coordination and management of external peer review,

(6) logistical management for advisory group meetings and workshops, (7) provision of scientific or technical consultants with expertise in relevant scientific disciplines, (8) development and implementation of novel tools and informatics approaches, and (9) program management. These requirement areas are managed by several offices and branches within DTT. Additional information about the DTT organizational structure is available on the NIEHS website.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Mandatory qualification criteria will apply to this requirement. The qualification criteria establish conditions that must be met at the time indicated below in order for the proposal to be considered any further for award. The following Mandatory Qualification Criteria apply to this requirement:

Mandatory Requirement: Conformance to Section 508 Standards (due at the time of receipt of

Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs)

Electronic documents and reports are anticipated to be included in the deliverables of the resultant contract. When acquiring Electronic and Information Technology (EIT), the government is obligated to meet the accessibility standards at 36 CFR Part 1194 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 508 service requirements for Information Content are applicable for this requirement and must address 36 CFR Part 1194, Subpart D, Information, Documentation and Support. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.section508.gov/ Organizations submitting proposals will be required to demonstrate compliance with the established EIT accessibility standards by preparing an HHS

Section 508 Product Assessment Template https://www.hhs.gov/accessibility/os-acquisition-https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/dtt/index.cfm https://www.section508.gov/ https://www.hhs.gov/accessibility/os-acquisition-resources/index.html resources/index.html . For additional information visit: https://www.section508.gov/sell/how-to-create-acr-with-vpat/

Mandatory Requirement: Evaluation of Data Management and Sharing Plan (due at the time of receipt of Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs)

An Offeror's plan for the management and sharing of final research data (Data Management and Sharing Plan) shall be assessed for appropriateness, adequacy, and reasonableness.

If an Offeror's proposal does not include a Data Management and Sharing Plan (Plan) or if the

Plan in an Offeror's proposal is considered "unacceptable," and the Government includes the Offeror's proposal in the competitive range (for competitive proposals), or if the

Government holds discussions with the selected source (for sole source acquisitions), the Offeror will be afforded the opportunity to further discuss, clarify, and/or modify its Plan during discussions and in its Final Proposal Revision (FPR). However, if the Plan is still considered

"unacceptable" by the Government after discussions, the Offeror may not be further considered for award.

Mandatory Requirement: SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (due at the time of award for other than small businesses)

In accordance with FAR 19.7, all other than small businesses shall submit a Small Business

Subcontracting Plan.

OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Key Personnel: The Principal Investigator (PI) and Program Manager (PM) are considered key personnel and shall be employees of the prime contractor.

Professional and Technical Personnel to perform Required Capabilities: Toxicologists, Epidemiologists and educationally appropriate technical staff in key scientific disciplines.

Contract Type and Contractor’s Accounting System: It is anticipated that the resultant contract will be a cost reimbursement type contract. Therefore, to be considered for an award under the resultant solicitation, the offeror’s accounting system and practices must be adequate and suitable for accumulating costs under government contracts. Offerors will be required to provide evidence of the accounting system being adequate and the proposal shall include a certification that the offeror’s accounting system meets all of the specifications outlined in the solicitation for an adequate accounting system, in accordance with FAR 16.301-3 and in compliance with FAR Part 31.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This notice is not a Request for Proposals and does not commit the Government to award a contract.

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A solicitation may or may not be issued. The estimated issue date of the solicitation to GSA eBuy is approximately 15 days from the date of this notice. Proposals will be due on or about 30 days after the solicitation release date.

The solicitation is anticipated to result in one (1) award to an offeror capable of performing all aspects of the work described in the SOW. However, the Government reserves the right to make one or multiple awards from this solicitation. This contract is expected to be a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development services. It is anticipated that award will be on or before

May 2027 for a base period of one-year, plus nine (9) successive one-year option periods. The proposed contract is anticipated to be issued using full and open competitive procedures under the GSA OASIS+ contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541715 with a corresponding size standard of 1,000 employees. The

Government intends to make an award using the procedures for competitive negotiated acquisitions as authorized in RFO Parts 15 and 16.5.

The solicitation will only be available electronically and must be accessed through the GSA eBuy website (https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/ ). All information required for submission of a proposal will be contained in the electronic solicitation package. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the above website for the release of this solicitation and amendments, if any. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All questions regarding this acquisition shall be submitted in writing via email to:

kristina.filardo@nih.gov and lisa.schaupp@nih.gov . Please reference the solicitation number

75N96026R00002 and the project title on your written request. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/ mailto:kristina.filardo@nih.gov mailto:lisa.schaupp@nih.gov