SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Implementing Changes in the SEER Data Elements
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 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
- NCI-90213-MM
- Archive Date
- 9/24/2009
- Point of Contact
- Melissa P Marino, Phone: 301-402-4509, Caren N Rasmussen, Phone: (301) 402-4509
- E-Mail Address
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marinome@mail.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
(marinome@mail.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), plans to procure on a sole source basis with, Holly L. Howe, PhD, 550 Jackson Ave., Apt. 302, Cape Canaveral FL 32920. The contractor shall provide support for the activities of the NCI Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 541990 and the business size standard in $7.0M. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The period of performance is twelve (12) months from date of award. SEER collects information on incidence, survival, and prevalence from specific geographic areas and compiles reports on all of these plus cancer mortality for the entire U.S. It also provides essential data to support research and decision-making across the NCI and collaborating organizations in the United States and around the world, covering approximately 26 percent of the U.S. population with its system of cancer registries. It has information in its database on more than 5.7 million cancer cases, and it adds over 380,000 cases per year. It is the only population-based source of long-term incidence and survival data, having a 35-year history in most of its registries. SEER is source data for the American Cancer Society's publication Facts & Figures and the multi-agency "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer." As medicine becomes more personalized, data on biomarkers, genetic variation, and targeted treatments will be more available and analysis of these along with SEER data will be in greater demand. SEER is recognized internationally as the gold standard for cancer surveillance systems. The contractor shall update the SEER data collection process to include the new and revised data elements and applicable rules. The work may require occasional interaction with NCI's surveillance partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Program of Cancer Registries and the American College of Surgeon's (ACoS) National Cancer Data Base, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). This acquisition requires the implementation of new standards and methods used in the collection and coding of cancer data in the United States. Dr. Holly Howe's experience includes Directorships of the New York State Cancer Registry and the Illinois State Cancer Registry, followed by a decade as the first Executive Director of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). NAACCR is a professional organization that develops and promotes uniform data standards for cancer registration; provides education and training; certifies population-based registries; aggregates and publishes data from central cancer registries; and promotes 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. Dr. Howe's exceptional knowledge and expertise derives from her unique experience guiding the growth and development of NAACCR, along with extensive "hand-on" experience directing cancer registries. Her vast experience includes membership on the National Coordinating Committee for Cancer Surveillance and chairmanship of many cross-agency committees involved in data collection and quality control. Dr. Howe is the only known source with this knowledge and experience This is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the researcher to determine if the party can perform this requirement. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the contracting office on or before 11:00 am ET on September 9, 2009 to Melissa Marino, Contract Specialist. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed to 301-402-4513 or sent via email to marinome@mail.nih.gov. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure questions have been received. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No collect calls will be accepted. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered in and have valid certifications in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) www.orca.bpn.gov. Please reference NCI-90213-MM on all correspondence.
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