B. Sources Sought Notice - (SB).pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

1. Solicitation Number: 75N95025Q00129_SB

2. Title: Triaxial Accelerometer & Algorithm development

3. Classification Code: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and

Supplies

4. NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical

Services

5. Size Standard: $19M

This is a Small business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition; and (4) availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality.

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

Purpose and Objectives: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Purchase Description below:

Product 1: Triaxial accelerometer.

Product 2: Electronic clinical outcomes assessment (eCOA) platform.

Service 1: Algorithm development and data analytics.

Specific Requirements:

Salient characteristics: Must meet or exceed

• Product 1 (Triaxial accelerometer): Exercise measuring device consistent with 21CFR890.5360 that can be worn on the wrist, leg, or as a pendant to obtain raw data on physical activity, posture, and upper extremity goal-directed movements.

Wrist band and pendant suitable for pediatric use. Reliable battery life of at least two weeks to facilitate free-living data capture. Physical data extraction from the device, analytical support, and secure transfer of raw data to the Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section (NNDCS).

• Product 2 (eCOA platform): Electronic platform capable of capturing quantitative speech and vision impairment data using previously validated algorithms. Secure cloud-based data ingestion and analysis via a FedRAMP-compliant provider (AWS East/West commercial), analytical support, and secure transfer of raw data to the NNDCS.

• Service 1 (Algorithm development and data analytics): Vendor to provide subspecialty expertise enabling the development of algorithms for valid interpretation of data derived from use of Products 1 and 2 in the pediatric populations enrolled in NNDCS studies. Vendor will analyze the data obtained using devices 1 and 2 and prepare summary data reports.

Anticipated Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) one (1) year option periods.

Capability statement /information sought.

Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products/services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice.

However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number.

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted to Frederick Weddington, Contract Specialist at e-mail address Frederick.weddington@nih.gov.

The response must be received on or before January 21, 2025, at 9:00 am, Eastern Time.

“Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in www.sam.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”