CCSQ-393-2023-0175 NAM Countering Opioids SOW 04.04.2023.docx

04/05/2023 National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

Statement of Work

Background/Purpose

The purpose of this purchase order is to support the work of the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic (Countering Opioids), acquire the scientific information from that work and acquire information regarding the overall program and extension work to date. The scientific information from the Countering Opioids work includes, for example: products, presentations, materials, models, discussion papers and publications provided through applicable Countering Opioids work, venues and events.

Countering Opioids was initiated to address the U.S. opioid epidemic. In 2017, HHS declared a public health emergency with regard to opioids as opioid deaths in 2016 reached more than any previous recorded year at more than 42,000.[footnoteRef:1] An estimated 40% of opioid overdose deaths involved a prescription opioid.[footnoteRef:2] The opioid epidemic contributes to drug overdose as the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., killing over 170 Americans every day.[footnoteRef:3] Opioid crisis related costs in 2015 were $504 billion.[footnoteRef:4] [1: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Website, https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/index.html. Accessed 8/8/18.] [2: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Website, https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/index.html. Accessed 8/8/18.] [3: National Academy of Medicine Website, https://nam.edu/programs/action-collaborative-on-countering-the-u-s-opioid-epidemic/. Accessed 8/8/18.] [4: National Academy of Medicine Website, https://nam.edu/programs/action-collaborative-on-countering-the-u-s-opioid-epidemic/. Accessed 8/18/18.]

There are complex drivers of the opioid epidemic where cross-cutting strategies are required to improve and resolve the issues. The opioid epidemic potentially affects broad ranges/scopes of health care including: clinical treatment and care delivery, access to care, regulation, and payments. As a national epidemic, stakeholders across the nation and in various spectrums of health care are needed to adequately address the opioid problem (e.g. governments, providers, payers, industry, health systems, academia, and researchers). Accordingly, Countering Opioids was designed as a public-private partnership for multidisciplinary solutions and will provide a structured environment in a trusted venue for national attention to the opioid epidemic. Countering Opioids’ duration will be extended for two (2) years.

CMS requires this work and the resulting information as scientifically-informed independent analyses and objective science policy information to address the national opioid epidemic issues. The work, unavailable in other structures/venues/forums, is critical to CMS for the nation’s healthcare safety and quality within the current and changing/emerging areas of health care policy, structure and delivery.

Requirements

This purchase order requests Countering Opioids-derived/produced scientific information. The information may be in various forms including, but not limited to: products, presentations, materials, models, discussion papers and publications provided through applicable Countering Opioids work, venues and events. This purchase order also requests information regarding the scientific work of (the overall) Countering Opioids and the extension to date.

1. This purchase order requires: An electronic listing of the scientific information (e.g. products, presentations, materials, models, discussion papers and publications) provided through applicable Countering Opioids work, venues and events completed during the contractual period of performance with their applicable url/links to the NAM and/or associated/NASEM websites (where the information is displayed). The listing is due to the COR via e-mail by or at the completion of the period of performance. (Deliverable #1).

2. An electronic copy of (each of) the information in #1 above from Countering Opioids via e-mail to the COR and COR-designated others by or at the completion of the period of performance. (Deliverable #2).

3. A hard copy, as published/applicable, of (each of) the information in #1 above from Countering Opioids by or at the completion of the period of performance. Hard copies are submitted to the COR at the CMS Central Office/address. (Deliverable #3).

4. A minimum (as needed for contract administration) of one (1) conference call with Countering Opioids project lead or leads within 30 days of contract award and one (1) conference call with Countering Opioids project lead or leads within 30 days before the end of the period of performance. (Deliverables #4, #5).

5. A Countering Opioids cumulative sponsor or other such report that provides for information regarding the scientific work of (the overall) Countering Opioids and the extension to date. (Deliverable #6).

NOTE: All electronic deliverables shall be submitted by contractors in compliance with the Department of Health and Human Services Section 508 compliance guidelines.

SECTION 508 - ACCESSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION

(a) This SOW, PWS, or TO is subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by the workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220). Specifically, subsection 508(a)(1) requires that when the Federal Government procures Electronic and Information Technology (EIT), the EIT must allow Federal employees and individuals of the public with disabilities comparable access to and use of information and data that is provided to Federal employees and individuals of the public without disabilities.

(b) The EIT accessibility standards at 36 CFR Part 1194 were developed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board ("Access Board") and apply to contracts and task/delivery orders, awarded under indefinite quantity contracts on or after June 25, 2001.

(c) Each Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) product or service furnished under this contract shall comply with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (36 CFR 1194), as specified in the contract, as a minimum. If the Contracting Officer determines any furnished product or service is not in compliance with the contract, the Contracting Officer will promptly inform the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall, without charge to the Government, repair or replace the non- compliant products or services within the period of time to be specified by the Government in writing. If such repair or replacement is not completed within the time specified, the Government shall have the following recourses:

1. Cancellation of the contract, delivery or task order, purchase or line item without termination liabilities; or

2. In the case of custom Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) being developed by a contractor for the Government, the Government shall have the right to have any necessary changes made or repairs performed by itself or by another firm for the noncompliant EIT, with the contractor liable for reimbursement to the Government for any expenses incurred thereby.

(d) The contractor must ensure that all EIT products that are less than fully compliant with the accessibility standards are provided pursuant to extensive market research and are the most current compliant products or services available to satisfy the contract requirements.

(e) For every EIT product or service accepted under this contact by the Government that does not comply with 36 CFR 1194, the contractor shall, at the discretion of the Government, make every effort to replace or upgrade it with a compliant equivalent product or service, if commercially available and cost neutral, on either a contract specified refresh cycle for the product or service, or on a contract effective option/renewal date; whichever shall occur first.

A. Section 508 Compliance for Communications

The Contractor shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below. In the event of conflicts between the referenced documents and this SOW, PWS, or TO, the SOW, PWS, or TO shall take precedence. The Contractor shall ensure that all the documents to be shared with other CMS contractors are 508 compliant.

Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 Accessibility Standards

1. 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended)

2. 36 CFR 1194 (508 Standards)

3. http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/section-508-standards

4. FAR 39.2 (Section 508)

5. CMS/HHS Standards, policies and procedures (Section 508)

In addition, all contract deliverables are subject to these 508 standards as applicable.

Regardless of format, all Web content or communications materials produced, including text, audio or video - must conform to applicable Section 508 standards to allow federal employees and members of the public with disabilities to access information that is comparable to information provided to persons without disabilities. All contractors (including subcontractors) or consultants responsible for preparing or posting content must comply with applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and where applicable, those set forth in the referenced policy or standards documents above. Remediation of any materials that do not comply with the applicable provisions of 36 CFR Part 1194 as set forth in the SOW, PWS, or TO, shall be the responsibility of the contractor or consultant.

The following Section 508 provisions apply to the content or communications material identified in this SOW, PWS, or TO:

36 CFR Part 1194.21 a - l 36 CFR Part 1194.22 a - p 36 CFR Part 1194.31 a - f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 a – c

The contractor shall provide a completed Section 508 Product Assessment Template and the contractor shall state exactly how proposed EIT deliverable(s) meet or does not meet the applicable standards.

The following Section 508 provisions apply for software development material identified in this SOW, PWS, or TO:

For software development, the Contractor/Developer/Vendor shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below:

Rehabilitation Act, Section 508, Accessibility Standards

(1) 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended)

(2) 36 CFR 1194 (508 Standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.21 (a – l) 36 CFR Part 1194.31 (a – f) 36 CFR Part 1194.41 (a – c)

(3) http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/section-508-standards

(4) FAR 39.2 (Section 508)

(5) CMS/HHS/HHS Standards, policies and procedures (Section 508)

a. Information Technology – General Information (http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/CMS-Information-Technology/Section508/index.html) For web-based applications, the Contractor shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below:

Rehabilitation Act, Section 508, Accessibility Standards

(1) 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended)

(2) 36 CFR 1194 (508 Standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.22 (a – p) 36 CFR Part 1194.41 (a – c)

(3) http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/section-508-standards (508 Standards)

(4) FAR 39.2 (Section 508)

(5) CMS/HHS Standards, policies and procedures (Section 508)

a. Information Technology – General Information (http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/CMS-Information-Technology/Section508/index.html)