Technical and Research Support for NIDA International Program

Added: Dec 29, 2017 11:57 am This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is the largest single supporter of the world's research on drug abuse and addiction. NIDA seeks to contribute to the development of an international cadre of trained drug abuse scientists to collaborate on research and to conduct related activities to facilitate international research to address the problems of drug use, abuse and addiction in the United States and around the world.

The International Research and Training Support Program (IRTS) was initiated as the International Visiting Scientist and Technical Exchange Program (INVEST) in 1990 by NIDA to promote the development of collaborative international research through fellowships, technical consultation and scientific information exchange. The IRTS Program has built upon this program and is designed to advance the global body of knowledge on drug abuse and related health consequences by (1) facilitating the development of an international network of drug abuse scientists who are knowledgeable about research on drug abuse and who will contribute to global knowledge about drug abuse; (2) developing and promoting opportunities to build international collaboration in prioritized areas of research on drug abuse and related health consequences; and (3) conducting a variety of activities designed to advance scientific knowledge on drug addiction.

NIDA is seeking capability statements from small businesses that have the capability to provide services for the management, oversight, and logistical support for the International Program. There are four specific components to the program including 1) administering fellowships and exchange programs, 2) providing technical expertise services and a process of orienting and providing services to international visitors who wish to learn more of NIDA's research, 3) facilitating regional and international workshops and symposia, and 4) facilitating a variety activities intended to assist NIDA in identifying emerging topics of international relevance as well as developing short and long term research strategies and implementing high priority activities to address emerging research needs.

Capability Statement Sought:

The established NAICS is 541715. Information submitted should be relevant and specific in the technical area under consideration on each of the following qualifications: 1) Experience: an outline of previous similar projects, specifically the techniques employed in the areas described above; 2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience in the field of research; and 3) Facilities: Availability and description of the facilities and equipment required to conduct this type of work. NIDA will also consider the appropriateness of professional and technical personnel classifications and any other specific and relevant information about this particular area of procurement that would improve our consideration and evaluation of the information presented.

The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.

Submission Instructions:

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted to Leon Wong, Contract Specialist, at leon.wong@nih.gov.

The response must be received on or before January 11, 2018 at 12:00PM EST.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."