Lab Testing for NHANES Diabetes Profile

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

The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D301-21R-71894 and is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) seeks a contractor laboratory to measure plasma glucose, serum insulin and glycohemoglobin levels from biologic samples collected at the NHANES Mobile Examination Center (MEC) and develop a laboratory procedure manual. The laboratory must have CLIA certification and must be a participant in the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program.  Detailed testing and reporting requirements are described in the attached solicitation.  

The awarded contract is expected to be an IDIQ contract, and all contract line items (CLINs) are expected to have fixed unit prices that cover all the components of each CLIN.  

It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website http://www.acquisition.gov.  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 (March 10, 2021).

This acquisition is being conducted as a full and open competition.  The government plans to issue an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, with fixed prices per unit, to the successful offeror. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, a contractor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management. The proposal must include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, with Offer or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov. 

Questions concerning this solicitation are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time, June 1, 2021, and must be sent to the attention of  Florence Black via email at fpblack@cdc.gov .  The Offeror must cite the solicitation number in the email subject line. 

Proposals are due on June 15 by 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. Each offeror must submit one electronic copy of its proposal Volumes I, II, and III via email to fpblack@cdc.gov, and the subject line must read  (company name) Proposal to RFP: 75D301-21R-71894.

In addition to the email copy, an offeror must submit one hard copy of its proposal addressed as follows:  
Florence Black, Contract Specialist/Contractor  
RFP  75D301-21R-71894 
CDC Office of Acquisition Services
626 Cochrans Mill Road, Building 140
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

 The full RFP is attached, including the CLINs for pricing,  the Statement of Work, Clauses, and Solicitation Terms with evaluation factors.