JEFO NCCIH Signed Redacted_Redacted.pdf

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity

“Source Selection I form n s FAR 2.101 and 3.104”

“Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104” support an information services program that offers a seamless interface between content development, delivery, and evaluation. This information services program requires the synergistic operation of several interlinked components and activities, including, but not limited to, an

Information Clearinghouse; the NCCIH websites; content creation for consumers and other key stakeholders; outreach, marketing, and promotion; and evaluation. The NCCIH website

(https://nccih.nih.gov) is the primary method of delivery of content while other key delivery channels include, but are not limited to social media platforms, the Information Clearinghouse toll-free line, public inquiries, media relations, exhibit and outreach programs, and the NCCIH

Intranet staff website. The Contractor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of

NCCIH’s Integrated Information Services Program, including the Information Clearinghouse and

NCCIH websites, under the direction of NCCIH’s COR and web managers in the NCCIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL).

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

a. Project title. NCCIH Integrated Information Services Program bridge task order

b. Project description.

This bridge task order is for 2-week base period with one 2-month option period. The sole source task order is required to prevent a lapse in critical services that support the

NCCIH while the follow-on procurement is competed. The extension will be executed under the authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B).

The bridge task order will allow the NCCIH to receive continued support for critical information technology (IT) systems such as the NCCIH public facing website, associated databases and intranet while the follow-on requirement to the current task order, HHSP233201700248W under contract HHSN316201200028W is competed.

Provide the following information:

i. Requirement type:

☐ Support services (non-research & development)

☒ Supplies/Services

☒ Information technology (IT) or Electronic and Information Technology

☐ Construction

☐ Architect-engineer (A-E) Services

☐ Design-Build

☐ Research & Development (R&D) R&D Support Services

☐ Other (specify):

ii. Type of action: