RFP 283-22-0568_Attachment 9 Packaging and Delivery of Proposals via eCPS.docx
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This document provides instructions for submitting proposals in response to solicitation number 283-22-0568 for the 2023-2027 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration requires the contractor to design and conduct multi-mode substance use and mental health surveys of approximately 152,000 US households per year to provide annual prevalence estimates for the nation, states, and territories. Specifically, the contractor must screen dwelling units, conduct over 68,000 interviews using computer-assisted methods, develop training programs to maintain a qualified field staff, employ a 50-state sample design with independent multi-stage samples, and conduct technical analyses to complete annual reports. Proposals must be submitted electronically through eCPS and include separate PDF files for the technical and business proposals along with any required Excel files, with page limits and formatting requirements provided.
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RFP No. 283-22-0568 Attachment 9: Packaging & Delivery of Proposal
SAMHSA is utilizing the electronic Contract Proposal Submission system (eCPS) for proposal submissions under this requirement.
Attachment 9 - Packaging and Delivery of Proposals for Use with the electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) Website
I. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
A. eCPS
1. Proposals must be submitted via the electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website at https://ecps.nih.gov.
2. Proposals submitted by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted.
3. Follow the “How to Submit an Electronic Proposal” instructions provided on the eCPS website at: https://ecps.nih.gov/home/howto. Please note that creating an account to submit may take up to three (3) business days. Please apply for a new account early to allow enough time for the registration process.
4. Offerors are solely responsible for submitting proposals and any modifications or revisions so as to reach the Government office designated above by the date and time specified in the solicitation. If your proposal is not received by the date and time specified in the solicitation, it will be considered a “late proposal,” in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.
B. Creating and Naming Files:
1. Create one PDF file of your Technical Proposal, including all attachments. The Technical Proposal should be created in a PDF format that enables word searches to the maximum extent practicable. Forms and/or documents requiring signature(s) may be scanned, but must be merged into the Technical Proposal PDF file.
2. Create one PDF file of your Business Proposal, including all attachments:
The Business Proposal should be created in a PDF format that enables word searches to the maximum extent practicable. Forms and/or documents requiring signature(s) may be scanned, but must be merged into the Business Proposal PDF file. Additionally, detailed budget spreadsheets prepared in accordance with the RFP instructions and Attachment 14, as well as any other spreadsheets required by the RFP must be included in the Business Proposal.
3. Create your Business Document Excel. The Excel files included in the Business Proposal must also be uploaded in its original Excel format, not PDF. Multiple Excel files may be included, as necessary.
4. Each of the proposals, Technical and Business, must be separate and complete in itself. Do not reference one proposal in another.
5. File naming convention: It is requested that the filenames for your Technical Proposal, Business Proposal, and Excel Workbook include the name of the offeror, the solicitation number and the type of proposal (i.e., Technical, Business, or Excel Workbook).
Examples:
Technical Proposal: XYZ Company_SAMHSA17XXXX_Technical.pdf Business Proposal: XYZ Company_SAMHSA17XXXX_Business.pdf Excel Workbook: XYZ Company_SAMHSA17XXXX_Business.xlsx Excel Workbook: XYZ Company_SAMHSA17XXXX_SubABC
II. FORMATTING AND PAGE LIMITATIONS:
A. Formatting for proposals
1. Proposals shall not include links to internet web site addresses (URLs) or otherwise direct readers to alternate sources of information.
2. Font size must be NO smaller than the size of Times Roman 12pt for the Technical Proposal and NO smaller than the size of Times Roman 8pt for Exhibits and Graphics but the offeror can utilize any legible font style.
3. Spacing should be no more than 15 characters per inch. Within a vertical inch, there must be no more than six lines of text.
4. Margins must be at least .75 (3/4 inch) on all sides.
5. Failure to adhere to the formatting requirements above may impact whether your proposal is reviewed in its entirety.
B. Page limitations:
1. The total page count of the Technical proposal shall not exceed 60 pages.
2. Total page count does not include: Title and Back Page; Table of Contents; and Section Dividers that do not contain information other than title of Section. CVs shall not exceed 2 pages.
3. Pages in excess of this limitation will be removed from the proposal and will not be considered.
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