NOTICE of RFQ under GSA schedule 70 for Focused Market Research

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) through the Office of Contracting & Procurement (OC&P) is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under GSA Schedule 70 for focused market research supporting the Oregon State Public Health Lab's (OSPHL) Newborn Screening (NBS) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project. The procurement seeks three qualified GSA Schedule 70 contractors to provide comprehensive professional services, including a detailed current state analysis, needs assessment, and market research to support future LIMS development and RFP solicitation. The scope of work is structured in three distinct phases: analyzing the current system state, conducting a needs assessment and market research, and providing support for RFP development and vendor selection. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in public health laboratory practices, NBS workflows, regulatory standards, and LIMS implementation planning. Evaluation criteria will include experience, references, pricing, and the proposed statement of work. The RFQ was issued on March 23, 2022, with quotes due by April 6, 2022, and an estimated contract execution date of May 10, 2022.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. J Michael Consulting, LLC has submitted a technical and price proposal with a total fixed price estimate of $134,000 for the first three phases, with an optional fourth phase budgeted at $150,000. The proposed budget includes flexible provisions for ad hoc consulting services on a Time and Materials basis (up to $12,000) and Travel and Expenses (capped at $4,000). J Michael Consulting has previously supported public health laboratories, including projects with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The project focuses on replacing or upgrading the existing LIMS for the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, with the ultimate goal of improving newborn screening processes and system capabilities. The total not-to-exceed project budget is $150,000, which provides flexibility for potential additional consulting and implementation support.