Amendment No. 2 RFP-NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7 5-17-21.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

05/17/2021 N/A

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National Institutes of Health Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Contracts Management Branch 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892

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TO ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

RFP NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7

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05/3/2021

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one (1) copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or

(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATA SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and data specified.

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() A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET

FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 electronic copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PURPOSE: To amend the RFP NIH-NICHD-NIH-IDD-2021-7 entitled, “Newborn Screening Pilot Studies,” to revise Additional Proposal Information and Instructions and to announce the upcoming Pre-Proposal Conference Webinar.

DUE DATE: July 1, 2021 (Unchanged) TIME: 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (Unchanged)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Alice M. Pagán Pereira Contracting Officer, NICHD Office of Acquisitions

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 02 to RFP NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7 Page 2 of 2

Request for Proposals No. NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7 is amended as follows:

1. Attachment No. 1, “Packaging and Delivery of Proposals for Use with the NIH electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) Website”, B. Page limitation, is hereby revised as follows:

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL

The offeror must submit one (1) electronic PDF file for the Technical Proposal including the following sections:

1. IDIQ & Task Order A – “Core Function Activities” (not to exceed 50 pages)

2. Task Order B – “MPS II” (*Optional) (not to exceed 25 pages) (*It must be submitted if the offeror wants to be considered for award of this MPS II task order)

Page limitations are exclusive of Cover Page, Table of Contents, Resumes, Bibliography/ References, and any other Appendices.

The offeror must submit one (1) electronic PDF file for the Business Proposal* including the following sections:

1. Task Order A – “Core Function Activities”

2. Task Order B – “MPS II” (*Optional) – two

(2) budgets: (*It must be submitted if the offeror wants to be considered for award of this MPS II task order)

Estimated Costs:

i. Based on 100,000 newborn screenings

ii. Based on the number of newborn screenings over 2 years

In addition, the Offerors must include the Excel Spreadsheet with the Breakdowns of the Proposed Estimated Costs.

*It should be noted that the IDIQ does not require a business proposal.

2. Attachment No. 8, “Additional Proposal Information and Instructions” is removed in its entirety and replaced with Attachment No. 8, “Additional Proposal Information and Instructions” (dated 05/17/21) attached as part of this amendment.

Note: Attachment No. 8, Additional Proposal Information and Instructions has been modified to change the requirement of Task Order B, “Mucopolysaccharidosis II Pilot Studies” (TOB-MPS II). Offerors are not required to propose for TOB-MPS II in order to be selected for the IDIQ pool (see revised Attachment No.

8 for additional information).

3. Pre-Proposal Conference Webinar:

A Pre-Proposal Conference Webinar will be scheduled for June 2, 2021 from 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. ET.

Questions must be submitted in writing via email by May 24, 2021 to angela.wish@nih.gov and alice.pagan@nih.gov. The Government encourages and recommends all potential offerors to participate.

This Pre-Proposal Conference Webinar will give offerors an opportunity to ask additional questions and seek clarifications. The Program and Contract staff will be available to provide guidance and answer questions related to the solicitation. Further details will be forthcoming.

mailto:angela.wish@nih.gov mailto:alice.pagan@nih.gov

RFP Number: NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7 Attachment 8

Additional Proposal Information and Instructions 1 Dated: 5/17/21

Additional Proposal Information and Instructions

Newborn Screening Pilot Studies

A. General Information:

The Government intends to make multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards under this solicitation to establish a network of readily available contractors/sites to perform Newborn Screening Pilot Studies as needs arise. The selected contractors, operating under the IDIQ contracts, will develop novel technologies in newborn screening on a task order basis. See FAR 16.504 for more information concerning the IDIQ contract type.

B. Proposal Submission and Evaluation

1. Technical Proposal:

a. All offerors must submit a Technical Proposal for the IDIQ/Task Order A to be considered for award selection:

1) IDIQ, “Newborn Screening Pilot Studies” and Task Order A, “Core Function Activities” (TOA-Core Function Activities)

Under this technical proposal offerors must demonstrate and document their ability to fulfill the requirements listed in the IDIQ and Task Order A Statements of Work (See Attachments 3 and 4). The offerors will be evaluated on their ability to conduct pilot testing on new conditions for newborn screening panels. (See also Attachment 6a, Technical Criteria, IDIQ/TOA-Core Function Activities).

2) OPTIONAL Task Order B, “Mucopolysaccharidosis II Pilot Studies” (TOB-MPS II)

Offerors have the option to propose for TOB-MPS II. If Offerors choose to propose they must submit a proposal that demonstrates and evidences their ability to fulfill the requirements listed in the TOB-MPS II Statement of Work (See Attachment 5a) that is specifically for the pilot testing of Mucopolysaccharidosis II. (See also Attachment 6b, Technical Criteria, TOB-MPS II).

2. Business Proposal:

a. All offerors must submit one (1) Business Proposal with one section for TOA-Core Function Activities and a second section if proposing for Optional TOB-MPS II:

1) Section 1 - TOA-Core Function Activities (including cost breakdown and budget narrative): The Government’s estimate for this task order is approximately $2,500 based on the estimated effort of around 13 hours annually. This information is furnished for guidance purposes only and is not to be considered restrictive. This task order will consist of a Base Period of one

(1) year and five (5) option periods of one (1) year.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/16.504

RFP Number: NIH-NICHD-IDD-2021-7 Attachment 8

Additional Proposal Information and Instructions 2 Dated: 5/17/21

Anticipated Period of Performance: September 28, 2021 – September 27, 2027 (including all options).

2) Section 2 – Optional TOB-MPS II (including cost breakdown and budget narrative):

Offerors must provide two (2) cost estimates (See Attachment 16, Breakdown of Proposed Estimated Costs of this RFP):

i. Estimated Cost 1: For cost estimate purposes, assume 100,000 subject screenings and include the cost per screening.

ii. Estimated Cost 2: For cost estimate purposes, base the estimate on the total number of newborn screenings the offeror’s organization estimates it can screen for MPS II for a period of 2 years, and specify the cost per screening.

Anticipated Period of Performance: September 28, 2021-- September 27, 2023

C. Technical Evaluation and Estimated Number of Awards:

As shown in Attachment 6a - Technical Evaluation Criteria for the IDIQ Contract will be used by the Peer Review Special Emphasis Panel when reviewing the IDIQ and TOA-Core Function Activities technical proposals. The technical factors are of paramount consideration in the award of the IDIQ contract and TOA-Core Function Activities awards, and past performance and cost/price are also important to the overall award decision. The IDIQ/TOA-Core Function Activities Technical Evaluation Criteria resultant score will represent the final overall score of the offerors, which will be considered in the inclusion of the offerors in the competitive range and ultimate award selections of the IDIQ pool of contractors.

IDIQ - The Government anticipates that it will award approximately five (5) IDIQ contracts.

Task Order A-Core Function Activities: From those offerors selected to receive an IDIQ award, the Government estimates that approximately four (4) offerors will be selected to receive a TOA- Core Function Activities award.

OPTIONAL Task Order B-Mucopolysaccharidosis II Pilot Studies: From those offerors selected to receive an IDIQ award, the Government estimates that one (1) award will be selected to receive a TOB-MPS II award.

* The Government reserves the right to award an additional MPS II Pilot Studies task order in FY22, subject to availability of funds, as deemed necessary and beneficial to the Government as a result of this solicitation. In addition, the Government reserves the right to make no awards or to cancel the RFP at any time prior to award.