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Version 11-30-2016-1 FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

(SOW)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project:

Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) Fellowship Program

Statement of Need and Purpose:

The goal of this program is to cultivate the next generation of data science and bioinformatics professionals. Fellowship awardees will gain foundational knowledge in data analysis and data management through collaborative online and hybrid instruction and direct consultation with experts in the field.

Background Information and Objective:

The newly formed Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD) is offering a unique, high-quality master's level program to enable healthcare researchers to grow their data science skills. The goal of this program is to cultivate the next generation of data science and bioinformatics professionals at CARD. Fellowship awardees will gain foundational knowledge in data analysis and data management through collaborative online, hybrid instruction and direct consultation with experts in the field. Beyond the coursework, Fellows will have the opportunity to utilize and refine new skills they have learned working with real data curated at CARD and its partner initiatives and ICs. Use of CARD data, or employment by CARD, is not a requirement for participation in the MPS.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is soliciting an organization to administer a Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) in Data Science Fellowship program.

The program shall include application through a web portal that meets the graduate requirements through the regular admission process of the university and the MPS in Data Science. Application evaluation shall consist of student information, degree transcripts, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Admission decisions for the MPS will made by CARD and university data science staff. CARD will offer up to 4 fellowships per cohort.

Period of Performance:

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity ordering period of November 2021 – November 2025

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements:

The Contractor shall perform the following in order to establish and adminsiter the MPS Fellowship Program:

• Establish application requirements, timelines, and reporting mechanisms

• Develop processes and standard operating procedures

• Develop, implement, and manage the fellowship website and application portal

• Manage data and prepare application package for submission to NIA

• Communicate with applicants and selected fellows

• Provide student support services with selected fellows

• Provide flexible options for coursework specific to bioinformatics and data science applied to biomedical field at NIH (equivalent in options to at least a partial MS certificate of 15 credits)

Specific Requirements:

LEVEL OF EFFORT

As needed to support deliverables, mainly at the beginning of enrollment periods for portal updates and maintenance as well as expediting tuition billing and enrollment oversight.

Responsibilities outside of the beginning and end of each semester are minimal.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

A fully functional fellowship program for the data science masters degree. To achieve this goal, an enrollment portal will need to be constructed, maintained and updated. Up to date billing and logistic updates will need to be provided to ensure the success of the program as well.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

• Monthly financial and enrollment updates via email.

• Quarterly meetings to discuss portal and status.

• Ad hoc teleconferences when needed.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel:

Key Personnel:

Information System Security Plan:

N/A

Data Rights:

N/A

Section 508—Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

The contractor shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998.

Publications and Publicity:

N/A

Confidentiality of Information: