ROA OTA-23-002 Frequently Asked Questions Set 3 dated 16 March 2023.pdf

16 March 2023 All of Us Participant and Partner Services Center (OTA-23-002) – Frequently Asked Questions (Set 3)

Question #1

Concerning section 5.1.2.2 of the ROA regarding the bullet “Technology, methods, and services to enable digital access and sustainable participation such…” Will it be acceptable to budget for directly purchasing and providing a limited number of participants with technical solutions (e.g., chromebook and internet service). We envision these would be paid for under other direct costs.

Response #1

The white paper submission does not require specific milestone costs or a budget proposal. Offerors should focus on the summary of the capabilities, methods, and/or partnerships that would be used to enable digital access and sustainable participation within the white paper submission. Additional details will be provided in a later phase to address budgeting requirements for direct support services team activities.

Question #2

The ROA only reflects 18 months of performance, what is the planned contract period of performance for the awardee?

Response #2

Please see section 3.2.2 Period of Performance which states; "The period of performance of the anticipated OT award(s) will be a fifteen (15) month base period and may include up to four (4) twelve (12) month optional periods. The All of Us Research Program reserves the right to extend the period of performance beyond this five-year period. The estimated start date is subject to the agreed upon date of final award and the availability of fiscal year (FY) funds.

The award(s) will be made for the full performance period. Option periods may or may not be utilized."

Question #3

What are the system FedRAMP requirements?

Response #3

Please refer to section 9.4.2 Data Security and Management of the Research Opportunity Announcement and Terms and Conditions Article XI: Special Clauses - Sections R (Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)) and S (All of Us Research Program Data Security Framework. The RTS core will provide capacity to support platform data security and privacy that exceeds Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Moderate requirements.

The system does not need to be FedRAMP certified to support the PPSC award.

16 March 2023 All of Us Participant and Partner Services Center (OTA-23-002) – Frequently Asked Questions (Set 3)

Question #4

Do you expect the PPSC contract to be time and materials to allow for reduced risk and maximum flexibility?

Response #4

Cost proposals are not required for the White Paper submission. Further details on cost models will be provided in a future phase of the competition.

Question #5

We would like to find out if awardee is subject to the NIH salary cap under this OTA? Is a subcontractor also subject to the NIH salary cap?

Response #5

Yes, the awardee and proposed subcontractors will be subject to the NIH salary caps but cost proposals are not required for the White Paper submission. Further details on cost proposals will be provided in a future phase of the competition.