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HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SOL-75N95020Q00149 INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional i... HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SOL-75N95020Q00149 INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SOL-75N95020Q00149 and the solicitation is issued as a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION, NOTICE OF INTENT, to award a contract on a non-competitive basis to University of Texas Health Science of Houston, 7000 Fannin St Houston, TX, 77030-5400. ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6--Competition Requirements. The non-competitive determination is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10--Market Research, specifically the results of market research concluded no other source of supply or service has the capability to provide a service contract for the Cerebral time and space dimensions of hypertension. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, dated June 5, 2020. CONTRACT TYPE The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, size standard $16.5 dollars. BACKGROUND The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Currently, NIA has a need to develop, analyze and interpret algorithms to identify change in spatial patterns and small vessel disease in serial scans from a hypertension cohort to understand the underlying hypertension-related changes in brain structure, pathology, and physiology. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Statement of Work Attachment 2 - 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jun 2020) Place of Performance: 251 Bayview Blvd Baltimore, MD 21224 ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The anticipated period of performance of this firm fixed price contract will be for 24 months. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS On an as needed basis the contractor should report in a timely manner, any arising obstacles to completing the work by the contract deadline. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror’s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price proposal must include the labor categories, an estimate of the number of hours required for each labor category, fully loaded fixed hourly rate or each labor category, breakdown and rationale for other direct costs or materials, and the total amount. The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018), 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016), 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2020), 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014). Evaluation factors that will be used to evaluate the offer most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, include ability to meet the technical requirements stated in this solicitation and on basis of best value to the government. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2020), with their offer. The following clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 2.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018), 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jun 2020) In addition, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All responses must be received by July 17, 2020 at 12:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SOL-75N95020Q00149. Responses may be submitted electronically to amcgee@mail.nih.gov. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Andrea Clay by email at amcgee@mail.nih.gov or by phone at (301) 480-2449.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SBSS-75N95020Q00149 Title: Lab Support NAICS Code: 541990 Description: Cerebral time and space dimensions of hypertension This is a Small Business Sources Sought... Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-(AG)-SBSS-75N95020Q00149 Title: Lab Support NAICS Code: 541990 Description: Cerebral time and space dimensions of hypertension 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. Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides a stimulating setting for a comprehensive effort to understand aging through multidisciplinary investigator-initiated research, in this regard. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this requirement is to provide a lab support in cerebral time and space dimensions of hypertension. The aim of this contract is to develop, analyze and interpret algorithms to identify change in spatial patterns and small vessel disease in serial scans from a hypertension cohort to understand the underlying hypertension-related changes in brain structure, pathology, and physiology. Scope of Work: 1. The contractor will develop a methodology to estimate spatial changes in the distribution of atrophy and small vessel disease in relation to hypertension. 2. The contractor shall apply robust quality control of out-put data, that takes into account the fact that scans may have been acquired on different machines, over time. 3. The contractor will apply this methodology to a large cohort of individuals with known blood pressure changes, multi-spectral MRI, and cognitive testing. 4. The contractor shall participate in the analysis and interpretation of the results for interpretation. Anticipated delivery: 12 months Place of Performance: 251 Bayview Blvd Baltimore, MD 21224 Capability statement /information sought. Contractors that believe they possess the ability to provide the requirement should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. The response should directly and specifically state in the, capabilities statement, which project requirements you can supply. Contractors must also provide their Company Name, DUNS Number, Physical 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. 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 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 (capability statements) sent in response to this Small Business Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Andrea Clay, Contract Specialist at e-mail address amcgee@mail.nih.gov The response must be received on or before June 19, 2020 at 12:00PM, 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 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).”