RFQ_75N95024Q00453.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION COMPETITIVE

Solicitation Number: 75N95024Q00453

TITLE: Research improved outcomes of clinical trials for substance use disorders consultants.

Introductory Statement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Authority

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Applicable Federal Acquisition Circular

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06, dated July 31, 2024.

NAICS Code and Small Business Standard

The associated NAICS code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and the small business size standard is $16.5 million.

This acquisition is being conducted using a total set aside for any small business concerns.

Anticipated Contract Type

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price type of purchase order.

Description of Requirement

Please refer to Attachment #1 - Statement of Work (SOW) for complete details and specifications.

Period of Performance

Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance is a one-year: September 3, 2024 – September 2, 2025

Applicability of FAR provisions

a. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation.

b. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be based on an evaluation of proposals against three factors. The factors are:

1. Technical and scientific capability The Offeror shall detail its technical capability to perform the required tasks identified in this statement of work.

2. Personnel qualifications and prior experience

Sufficiently detailed resumes should be submitted to respond to the requirements listed in the SOW. Narratives may be included to elaborate on experience and how it relates to the requirements in the SOW. Resumes should, at a minimum, include relevant degrees and certifications, details (including length of positions held) about professional experience related to the project.

3. Price Respondent’s total quoted price will be evaluated for price reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the government that a prudent person would pay when consideration is given to prices in the market. Quoters are expected to establish a reasonable price relationship between all price elements. An evaluation of the respondent’s price quote will be performed to determine if it reflects a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with Quoter’s technical response.

Response:

Quoter responses shall be no more than ten (10) single-sided pages in length. This page limit may include the following:

(i) Cover Page, if applicable

(ii) Table of Contents, if applicable

(iii) Key Personnel Narrative (no more than two pages)

(iv) Price Narrative, if applicable

This page limit does NOT include:

(i) Key Personnel Resume(s)

(ii) Letter(s) of Commitment, if applicable

Additional Required Information:

In addition to the previously discussed requirements, Quoters must include the following in their response:

1) Company’s Full Name and Address

2) Unique Entity ID (UEI)

3) Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address of Person Authorized to Provide Quote

Please note that, to be considered for award, Quoters must also be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), accessible at www.sam.gov, at the time of quote submission.

http://www.sam.gov/

QUOTES DUE: Quoter must submit all required materials by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on August 15, 2024 and reference solicitation number 75N95024Q00453. Responses must be submitted electronically to Polina Klimenkova, Contracting Officer, at polina.klimenkova@nih.gov

Applicability of FAR clauses

a. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023) apply to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

b. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2022) applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5 is included in full text at Attachment #2 - Additional Terms and Conditions.

Applicability of HHSAR clause

The clause at HHSAR 352.224-71 Confidential Information (DEC 2015), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

Applicability of Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at polina.klimenkova@nih.gov by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on August 9, 2024.

Attachment #1 – Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment #2 – Additional Terms and Conditions Attachment #3 – Invoice Submission Instructions.

Questions Regarding Solicitation

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