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SAM.gov Contract Opportunities SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Sources Sought Number: 75N95025Q00043 Title: NCATS Scientific and Technology Program Support Classification Code: R499 NAICS Code: 541990 Professio... SAM.gov Contract Opportunities SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Sources Sought Number: 75N95025Q00043 Title: NCATS Scientific and Technology Program Support Classification Code: R499 NAICS Code: 541990 Professional Services Description: This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. 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 Government is especially interested in determining (1) the availability 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. Please note large business is invited to respond as well to this notice. Background: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is at the forefront of automated biomedical experimentation, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance research productivity and efficiency. NCATS's integrated scientific environment includes both physical and virtual systems that support its scientific mission. This environment is viewed as a cohesive instrument, encompassing laboratory control systems, data services, and software, all working together to advance scientific discoveries. To maintain and enhance this integrated environment, comprehensive support across various task areas is essential. These task areas ensure that NCATS researchers have the necessary tools, infrastructure, and expertise to conduct cutting-edge research, thereby maximizing productivity and facilitating scientific breakthroughs. Project requirements: Refer to Statement of Work (SOW) Anticipated period of performance: The anticipated period of performance is one twelve (12) month base, with one six (6) month option period. Capability statement /information sought. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and address the following questions: Provide your DUNS number, organization name, address, and point of contact. If your business is a small business, include your size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., SDVOSB, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code Provide a capability statement that addresses the project requirements listed above, with particular attention to the description of your commercial solution and general estimates regarding the length of time required to implement the solution. Provide any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. The information submitted 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 must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted by email to Nick Niefeld, Contract Specialist, at nick.niefeld@nih.gov, and reference sources sought notice number 75N95025Q00043. The response must be received on or before Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. 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 synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov Contract 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).