Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP)

The purpose of Amendment 0003 to Solicitation Number 2018-N-67615 is to do the following:

a) Notify offerors that they ARE NOT to use their GSA schedule rates in responding to the RFP. GSA scheduled rates are ONLY applicable to FAR Part 8, Required Sources of Supply and Services procurements. This procurement is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.
b) Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this Amendment with proposal submission. See Block 14 on page 1 of the Solicitation and Block 11 of this Amendment.

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Added: Mar 19, 2018 4:46 pm The purpose of Amendment 0003 to Solicitation Number 2018-N-67615 is to do the following:

a) Notify offerors that they ARE NOT to use their GSA schedule rates in responding to the RFP. GSA scheduled rates are ONLY applicable to FAR Part 8, Required Sources of Supply and Services procurements. This procurement is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

b) Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this Amendment with proposal submission. See Block 14 on page 1 of the Solicitation and Block 11 of this Amendment.

The purpose of this amendment is to post Amendment 0002 for RFP 2018-N-67615. Amendment 0002 extends the date for receipt of proposals to Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00AM EST; provides the questions and answers received from industry; and a revised copy of the RFP and Attachments J6 and Attachment J7. Offerors are strongly encouraged to read the revised RFP in its entirety prior to submitting a proposal.

Added: Mar 14, 2018 7:06 pm The purpose of this amendment is to post Amendment 0002 for RFP 2018-N-67615. Amendment 0002 extends the date for receipt of proposals to Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00AM EST; provides the questions and answers received from industry; and a revised copy of the RFP and Attachments J6 and Attachment J7. Offerors are strongly encouraged to read the revised RFP in its entirety prior to submitting a proposal

The purpose of this amendment is to:
Post the presentation slides and detailed listing of conference attendees for the GRASP pre-proposal conference held on February 16, 2018. Please note that the green highlighted areas on the conference attendance confirmed listing and the conference attendance waitlist listing represents the companies that actually attended the conference.
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Added: Feb 23, 2018 4:35 pm The purpose of this amendment is to:

Post the presentation slides and detailed listing of conference attendees for the GRASP pre-proposal conference held on February 16, 2018. Please note that the green highlighted areas on the conference attendance confirmed listing and the conference attendance waitlist listing represents the companies that actually attended the conference.
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The purpose of this amendment is to release RFP 2018-N-67615 entitled, "Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP). Questions are due on or before Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:00 EST. Proposals are due on or before Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00 EST.

The GRASP pre-proposal conference will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at CDC facility from 8:00 - 12:00PM EST. Check-in will be from 7:00 to 8:00AM EST. The conference will start promptly at 8:00. If attending the pre-proposal conference, contractors are encouraged to bring a copy of the RFP for ease of understanding and to follow along with the presentation. Copies of the RFP WILL NOT be provided at the conference.

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Added: Feb 14, 2018 8:14 pm The purpose of this amendment is to release RFP 2018-N-67615 entitled, "Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP).  Questions are due on or before Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:00 EST.  Proposals are due on or before Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00 EST.

The GRASP pre-proposal conference will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at CDC facility from 8:00 - 12:00PM EST. Check-in will be from 7:00 to 8:00AM EST. The conference will start promptly at 8:00. If attending the pre-proposal conference, contractors are encouraged to bring a copy of the RFP for ease of understanding and to follow along with the presentation. Copies of the RFP WILL NOT be provided at the conference.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), intends to issue a solicitation for technical and scientific expertise, guidance, and support. This effort is specifically for the procurement of GIS (geographic information system) science, analysis, technology and visualization ("geospatial SATV") support to ATSDR, NCEH, OPHPR, and multiple other CIOs across CDC/ATSDR. The mission of GRASP is to provide leadership and expertise in the application of the concepts, methods, and tools of geography and geospatial information science to public health investigation and practice across CDC/ATSDR and among the public health community. GRASP objectives are to (1) acquire, manage, and prepare geospatial data for use by GRASP and GRASP partners; (2) analyze and examine the geospatial trends and patterns relevant to diverse factors associated with environmental health, infectious and chronic disease, and emergency preparedness & response; (3) geospatially enable CDC/ATSDR scientists and systems with data, consulting, technology, and training; (4) collaborate with scientists and researchers at the CDC/ATSDR and among our public health partners to address diverse public health issues; (5) contribute to a vibrant geospatial community among public health professionals; and (6) embrace, leverage and promote technology.

This procurement will be solicited as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition. This procurement will be competed IAW FAR Part 15, Contract by Negotiation. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, with a size standard of $27.5 million. The resultant task order awards under this contract will either be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T & M), or Cost Reimbursable (CR). Work under this IDIQ contract may be performed at either the government's facility or the contractor's facility. The IDIQ period of performance will be 60 months with a cumulative contract ceiling of $48M.

This notice is not a request for proposals. No response to this notice is requested or required. Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 2018-N-67615 will be available on or about February 12, 2018 and will be accessed through the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov) website. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring FedBizOpps regularly for release of the solicitation and any amendments.

This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation, possible amendments, and other procurement-related matters. Requests for Proposals in hard copy form will not be available. No calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted.

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing only to Genesika Carter at graspidiq@cdc.gov.

***SPECIAL NOTICE: On February 16, 2018, the government will host a Pre-proposal Conference for this procurement. For additional information and to register for the conference, please see the "Special Notice" section of the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov).

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Added: Jan 26, 2018 3:45 pm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), intends to issue a solicitation for technical and scientific expertise, guidance, and support. This effort is specifically for the procurement of GIS (geographic information system) science, analysis, technology and visualization ("geospatial SATV") support to ATSDR, NCEH, OPHPR, and multiple other CIOs across CDC/ATSDR. The mission of GRASP is to provide leadership and expertise in the application of the concepts, methods, and tools of geography and geospatial information science to public health investigation and practice across CDC/ATSDR and among the public health community. GRASP objectives are to (1) acquire, manage, and prepare geospatial data for use by GRASP and GRASP partners; (2) analyze and examine the geospatial trends and patterns relevant to diverse factors associated with environmental health, infectious and chronic disease, and emergency preparedness & response; (3) geospatially enable CDC/ATSDR scientists and systems with data, consulting, technology, and training; (4) collaborate with scientists and researchers at the CDC/ATSDR and among our public health partners to address diverse public health issues; (5) contribute to a vibrant geospatial community among public health professionals; and (6) embrace, leverage and promote technology.

This procurement will be solicited as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition. This procurement will be competed IAW FAR Part 15, Contract by Negotiation. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, with a size standard of $27.5 million. The resultant task order awards under this contract will either be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), or Cost Reimbursable (CR). Work under this IDIQ contract may be performed at either the government's facility or the contractor's facility. The IDIQ period of performance will be 60 months with a cumulative contract ceiling of $48M.

This notice is not a request for proposals. No response to this notice is requested or required. Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 2018-N-67615 will be available on or about February 12, 2018 and will be accessed through the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov) website. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring FedBizOpps regularly for release of the solicitation and any amendments.

This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation, possible amendments, and other procurement-related matters. Requests for Proposals in hard copy form will not be available. No calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted.

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing only to Genesika Carter at graspidiq@cdc.gov.

***SPECIAL NOTICE: On February 16, 2018, the government will host a Pre-proposal Conference for this procurement. For additional information and to register for the conference, please see the "Special Notice" section of the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov).