RFP 277-24-0621 Cover Letter.pdf

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 277-24-0621

Project Title: “Technical Support Services for Drug-Free Workplace”

Date Issued: Friday, March 29, 2024 Intent Notice Due: Friday, April 5, 2024 Questions Due: Friday, April 5, 2024 Proposals Due: Friday, April 19, 2024, 3:00 p.m. ET

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Division of Contracts Management (DCM), invites you to submit a proposal in accordance with the requirements of Request for Proposal No. 277-24-0621 for the project entitled, “Technical Support Services for Drug-Free Workplace.” This acquisition is solicited as a Women Owned Small Business Set- Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with a small business size standard of $15.0 Million.

A Performance-Based, Cost Reimbursement-type contract is contemplated for a Base Year plus four (4) twelve-month option periods. The planned performance period is from approximately June 28, 2024 through June 27, 2029, if all options are exercised. It is expected that one (1) award will be made from this RFP.

You are expected to respond with technical and business proposals for the entire project and the total period of performance, including all base tasks and optional tasks. Please also note the special requirements in Section L, entitled “Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.”

It is necessary to read ALL Sections and Attachments of this RFP to ensure your understanding of this requirement

Additionally, please complete Attachment 14, “IT Total Estimate Cost Sheet” and Attachment 15, “Summary of Cost and Hours Spreadsheet” and include them with your submitted proposals.

The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. SAMHSA will be receiving proposals electronically utilizing NIAID’s electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. See the package and delivery instructions in Attachment 8. Your proposal must be received by the Contracting Officer by no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on April 19, 2024.

Questions concerning any areas of uncertainty which, in your opinion, require clarification or correction must be furnished in writing to Tracy Davidson at SAMHSAContracts@samhsa.hhs.gov on or before April 5, 2024 with the subject line “RFP No. 277-24-0621 – Questions.”

http://www.samhsa.gov/ mailto:SAMHSAContracts@samhsa.hhs.gov

RFP No. 277-24-0621

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) • 1-800-487-4889 (TDD) • www.samhsa.gov

Discussion of this RFP with any other individual outside the Division of Contracts Management may result in the rejection of the potential offeror’s proposal.

Please submit a completed “Proposal Intent” form by no later than April 5, 2024, indicating your intent to submit a proposal under this RFP. The form is provided as Attachment 7 and is needed for review as well as administrative planning purposes.

Please note that contract award is contingent upon the availability of funds for this project.

Furthermore, the Government is not obligated to pay the costs for the preparation and submission of a proposal. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with any acquisition action.

Sincerely, Ryan Pregot Contracting Officer

DCM, OFR, SAMHSA

Enclosure: Request for Proposal