Support Services JA.pdf

Justification and Approval for Sole Source (J&A)

“Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104”

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity:

a. Federal agency and contracting activity: DHHS/NIH/NINR

b. Sponsoring organization: NIH/National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

c. Requester Information:

• Requester Name: Marisa Sheelor

• Mailing address: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 31, Room 5B13D Bethesda, MD 20892

• E-mail address: Marisa.Sheelor@nih.gov

• Telephone number: 301-594-2132

d. Technical Monitor: Marisa Sheelor, AO and COR

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

a. Project title: Senior consultant support services

b. Acquisition purpose and objectives:

The NINR Office of the Director requires a contractor to provide leadership to the most senior staff of the Institute, to represent the Institute at national meetings, and to develop material in support of the Intramural and Extramural programs.

c. Project background:

The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span- from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, promoting quality of life and care for individuals at the end of life. The Institute is organized into a number of major activities, including extramural and intramural research programs and research management and support initiatives.

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

• Requirement type:

Research & development (R&D) R & D support services Support services (non-R&D) Supplies/equipment Information technology (IT) Construction Architect-engineer (A & E) services Design-build Other (specify): ____________________

• Type of action:

X New requirement Follow-on Other (specify): ______________________

• Proposed contract/order type:

Firm-fixed-price Other fixed-price (specify, e.g., fixed-price award-fee, fixed-price incentive-fee): __________ Cost-plus-fixed-fee Other cost reimbursement (specify, e.g., cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee): ___________ Time and materials Indefinite delivery (specify whether indefinite quantity, Definite quantity or requirements): ___________ Other (specify): ___________ Completion Form Term form

Total estimated dollar value and performance/delivery period:

Anticipated award date for Base Year is: January 7, 2020 – January 6, 2021 o Base: January 7, 2020 – January 6, 2021 o OY1: January 7, 2021 – January 6, 2022 o OY2: January 7, 2022 – January 6, 2022

4. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 253(c) (1) as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-(1).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Services

Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (41 U.S.C. 428a). (

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor(s) unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

a. Name and address of the proposed contractor(s):

Dr. Joan Austin, DNS, RN, FAAN: NN00010806 Independent Consultant 3040 N. Ramble Rd. West Bloomington, IN 47408

b. Describe why only the requested supply/service will meet the government’s needs:

The Senior Consultant/Advisor is required to provide consultative services to the Director and Deputy Director, NINR Office of the Director; the Director, Division of Extramural Science Programs (DESP) and the Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

The contractor will be required to develop and present workshops for mid-career nurse scientists; review manuscripts, abstracts, research protocols and other material related to nursing science; coordinate NINR’s Common Data Elements initiative; represent NINR on a trans-NIH/trans-agency/private sector-public sector task force and write a subsequent manuscript on the topic; and attend NINR symposiums and mentoring sessions.

Work products and documentation evidence related to the review of manuscripts, abstracts, research protocol, outreach activities, training and education in biomedical research programs, workshop material, and any presentation materials will be deliverable upon request.

c. Describe why only the proposed contractor is capable of providing the requested supply/service.

The National Institute of Nursing Research is required to provide appropriate procedures and guidance related to programs within the Institute. This requires appropriate staff and resources with extensive knowledge and the ability to translate that knowledge into useable resources by the NINR staff.

Joan K. Austin, DNS, RN, FAAN is a widely recognized nurse-scientist and an educator with 30 years of experience, which include positions of Distinguished Professor of Nursing and Dean of a School of Nursing. Her methodological contributions to the field of nursing research and experience in assessing post-doctoral Fellows and Nurse-Scientists along with her background and experience as a researcher and academic leader provides the necessary and required expertise to perform this important and vital function. Dr. Austin is well known within the NIH community as well as NINR’s extramural community and has participated in grant review committees throughout NIH. Additionally, Dr. Austin is working closely with the NINR Intramural and Extramural Research Programs and is very knowledgeable about the associated training programs and projects.

Additionally, changing would jeopardize projects and training programs by causing long delays.

Dr. Austin has the requisites that NINR is requiring for this support:

Master of Science in Nursing, Ph.D. in Nursing, published author in an area of nursing science, distinguished track record of contributions to nursing science, history of extramural funding, leadership and visionary capabilities in her scientific focus area(s), strong oral and written communications, interpersonal and team building skills, strong project management, program development and evaluation skills, and she has demonstrated leadership and customer service skills.

6. Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable. Indicate whether a FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies:

N/A

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost/price to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

Refer to SOW and ICGE. Based on previous awards and proposals received.

Not related to this solicitation but similar requirements.

8. Program area certification.

This is to certify that the portions of this justification that have been developed by the undersigned program office personnel, including supporting information and/or data verifying the Government’s minimum needs, schedule requirements and other rationale for other than full and open competition, are accurate and complete.

Official Name & Title Signature Date

Requester/Project Officer

Marisa T. Sheelor Administrative Officer

Project Officer’s Immediate Supervisor

Aaron Condon, Chief Administrative Officer

Head of the Sponsoring

Program Office

Ana Ferreira, Executive Officer

13. Contracting Officer Certification.

This is to certify that the justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information and/or data provided to support the rationale and recommendation for approval is accurate and complete.

Official Name & Title Signature Date

Contracting Officer

Anne Mineweaser, Contracting Officer