Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Bioinformatics Analysis

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to award a short-term sole source contract to Sciome, LLC for Bioinformatics analysis.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

This notice is being published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.201  and 5.204 requiring notice of a proposed contract action. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Award is subject to approval of the Justification and Approval for Sole Source (J&A).

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The NIEHS has a need for services to provide bioinformatics analysis, biostatistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and computational support to researchers within the Divisions of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP) and Intramural Research (DIR) at NIEHS. Diverse areas of study include: genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic and high throughput screening analyses using data in fields such toxicology, carcinogenesis, neurobiology, genetic toxicology, cardiotoxicity, pharmacokinetics, and in vitro studies.  Studies conducted by NIEHS researchers produce large amounts of data requiring bioinformatic analysis with use of complex models and software tools which is are critical for the NIEHS to fulfill its mission. Sciome, LLC is the incumbent for these services under Contract #HHSN273201700001C, which will expire on March 23, 2022 with an option to extend services through September 24 23, 2022.

The period of performance for the proposed sole source action is anticipated to be one year with options for 4 additional months, and an estimated start date of September 24, 2022. This will assure uninterrupted access to bioinformatics services provided under the current contract to prevent a lapse in service and disruption of mission-critical research while a new follow-on contract for Bioinformatics Analysis is negotiated under full competitive procedures.

RESPONSES

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a written capabilities statement (NOT TO EXCEED 3 PAGES).  The capabilities statement must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement and must be received by the response date listed in this posting.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.  NIEHS will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.

Please email all questions and correspondence regarding this notice to Wanda Holliday at: hollida1@niehs.nih.gov. ONLY EMAIL RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.