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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 25, 2008 FBO #2586
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries- Technical Assistance for Cancer Surveillance

Notice Date

12/23/2008
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

813920 — Professional Organizations
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
 

ZIP Code

20852
 

Solicitation Number

N02-PC-85016-78
 

Point of Contact

Evanthia Papadopoulos,, Phone: 3014353833, Susan K Hoffman,, Phone: (301) 435-3799
 

E-Mail Address

PapadopoulosE@mail.nih.gov, sh191h@nih.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Surveillance Research Program within the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, plans to solicit under FAR Part 15 on a sole source basis with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. (NAACCR), Springfield, Illinois 62704, RFP No. N02-PC-85016-78, for a Cost-type contract for five years to improve standards and technical aspects related to the collection, analysis and use of cancer incidence data from a variety of population-based registries. The resulting standard processes and procedures developed under this contract will improve the national capability for collecting, analyzing, and measuring data comparability from multiple population-based cancer registries and their reporting sources, including socio-demographic data elements; advance and codify best practices for consolidating data per cancer case; provide empirical and analytical evidence for assessment of more refined criteria for measuring completeness; provide new resources for conducting distributed technical training; improve the efficiency of collecting and reporting cancer data on patients seen in multiple facilities; and initiate further development of more standard and efficient approaches to population-based central registry operations. The statutory authority for this acquisition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. The NAACCR is a unique organization that would provide knowledge, an interested membership, and access to data to enhance NCI's cancer surveillance program. Due to the unique role of the NAACCR and support by the public and private sector and their sponsoring member organizations (American Cancer Society, American College of Surgeons, American Joint Committee on Cancer, Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Canada, National Cancer Institute, National Cancer Registrars Association, and Statistics Canada), the NAACCR provides a forum to access and impact its members who are interested in the development and application of population-based cancer registries and morbidity survey techniques as well as studies of defined population groups and the conduct of cancer control programs. Based on NAACCR's role and accomplishments, combined with its unique membership and support from the public and private sector, no other organization could perform the work envisioned. No collect calls will be accepted. The objectives of this project are in three specific areas: 1) Strengthen the national capacity for collecting, analyzing, and using comparable cancer registry data for cancer surveillance and research; 2) Develop and improve methods for assessing the quality and comparability of cancer registry data. This includes, but is not limited to timeliness, completeness, and accuracy; 3) Improve the efficiency and quality of registry operations through promoting established standards, disseminating technical information, and facilitating collaboration among Federal, state, provincial and local registry professionals. The offeror must demonstrate an understanding of national cancer surveillance efforts, in conjunction with possessing the infrastructure and capacity to promote established standards for cancer registration and must demonstrate the ability to train and educate cancer registry professionals in cancer registry operations; certify registries that achieve standards of high quality; aggregate data from population-based registries throughout the U.S. and Canada; and promote the use of cancer registry data in surveillance, cancer control, and population-based research. In addition, the offeror should demonstrate through experience, a track record and ability to receive data from population-based cancer registries throughout North America and have documented endorsement from sponsoring organizations including the American Cancer Society, American College of Surgeons, American Joint Committee on Cancer; Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Program of Cancer Registries; College of American Pathologists, National Cancer Registrars Association, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Major Tasks include the following: • Committee Support - establish and maintain a network of standing, ad hoc and other special committees which support the development and promotion of uniform data standards for cancer registration; education and training; certification of population-based registries; aggregation and publishing of data from central cancer registries; and promotion of the use of cancer surveillance data and systems for cancer control and epidemiologic research, public health programs, and patient care to reduce the burden of cancer in North America; • Workshop Support - organize, manage, and assure effective and cost-contained conduct of workshops on technical topics and issues identified through the committee and workgroup structure, for example, workshops on statistical methods and approaches for cancer surveillance, registry operations, training/education needs, leadership, and interoperability issues; • Special Studies and Reports - Committee and workgroup activities may lead to special requests for additional investigations which require resources. The offeror may also be required to actively participate in collaborative efforts that use high quality population-based cancer registry data and prepare technical and scientific reports (e.g. the Annual Report to the Nation). Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, Data Use and Quality, Research Metrics and Methods, and Social and economic determinants of disease; • Registry Operations - provide support for the development, implementation, and dissemination of technical procedures, guidelines and standards in cancer registry operations that advance the field toward more consistent, efficient, and effective performance. The offeror shall coordinate a series of strategic activities designed to develop, codify, and promote guidelines pertinent to effective and efficient operations of population-based cancer registries. Added: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][added_on]" value="2008-12-11 11:10:26">Dec 11, 2008 11:10 am Modified: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][modified_on]" value="2008-12-23 12:50:29">Dec 23, 2008 12:50 pm Track Changes The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), Inc. 2121 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite C, Springfield, Illinois, 62704, United States

Zip Code: 62704
 

Record

SN01723706-W 20081225/081223215938-d025c0460d37d35034e7e2121b9c12aa (fbodaily.com)
 

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