NIH Scientific, Technical, and Other Professional Services IDIQ Contract

PLEASE NOTE:  A SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENT TO THIS RFP WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY WITH ANSWERS TO OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) intends to re-compete requirements currently being performed by Kelly Services, Inc. (999 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084) under NIMH's Contract No. HHSN271201000005I.

This requirement will be procured using full and open competition procedures under FAR Part 15. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 541690. It is anticipated that a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract will be awarded for a 3-year period of performance beginning on or about March 1, 2015.

The Government does NOT intend to use the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for these services. However, interested persons may identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within fifteen (15) days of this notice.

The solicitation is expected to be released on, about, or after October 3, 2014 and will be available electronically at www.fedbizopps.gov.  All information required for the submission of a proposal will be contained in or accessible through the solicitation. The solicitation will also provide instructions for submission of any questions. Responses to the solicitation will be due 30 days from the release date. A draft Statement of Work is attached for information only.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. No collect calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted.