SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Development of Team Science Studies and Databases
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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
- SS-NCI-100169-TG
- Archive Date
- 9/7/2010
- Point of Contact
- Terry Galloway, Phone: 301-402-4509, Caren N Rasmussen, Phone: (301) 402-4509
- E-Mail Address
-
gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
(gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Development of Team Science Studies and Databases relevant to the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) for The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCEG), the Science of Team Science (SciTS) team of the Behavioral Research Program (BRP) <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/GALLOW~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" alt="" width="677" height="7" /> Notice Number: SS-NCI-100169-TG Issued By: National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA) http://www.nci.nih.gov or http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/ Key Dates: Capability Statement Due Date: August 23, 2010 General Information: This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Purpose : The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified small business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business concerns that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. The NCI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this Sources Sought Notice, the NCI may issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NCI shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the NCI’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Background: The Science of Team Science (STS) is a rapidly emerging field concerned with understanding and managing circumstances that facilitate or hinder the effectiveness of large-scale research, training, and translational initiatives. The SciTS has three primary areas of focus: 1) studying team science—the processes and outcomes to develop methods, definitions, and models (e.g., through evaluations of large transdisciplinary initatives); 2) developing and supporting the field by conference sponsorship and related disseminations; and 3) facilitating team science programs and projects (e.g., via R13 meeting/planning grants). Furthermore, The SciTS team is developing a team science toolkit to advance these three areas. The contractor shall develop team science research and evaluation studies by conducting the following tasks relevant to the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC): Develop TREC I bibliometric outcome evaluation study proposal; Develop TREC II evaluation feasibility study proposal; Analyze TREC training data using combined data sources including the TREC baseline and follow-up survey, TREC trainees’ CV, and TREC briefing book; Review the literature of transdisciplinary training and develop a summary of the literature review; and finally, develop a manuscript on TREC transdisciplinary training. In addition contractor shall develop the Team Science Toolkit website content by completing the following: Develop a written document of the SciTS team narrative as a part of the content of Team Science Toolkit website; Conduct reviews of NIH center and network program evaluation reports and provide synthesis (N=12); and develop the SciTS database as part of the SciTS infrastructure building; The Contractor shall participate in SciTS research-oriented meetings via conference calls to update the SciTS team on research progress. The Contractor shall submit abstracts and presentations for professional conferences (N=2 abstracts/proposals; N=2 presentations). The Development of Team Science Studies and Databases project requires both familiarity with NCI programs (E.g., TREC, TTURC) and a deep knowledge of the development of the Science of the Team Science (STS) field and the evolving leadership role the SciTS team has played in this rapidly emerging field. In addition to expertise in the science of team science, transdisciplinary training and education, and program evaluation methodologies skills and experience are necessary. Contractor Requirements: The Development of Team Science Studies and Databases project requires both familiarity with NCI programs (E.g., TREC, TTURC) and a deep knowledge of the development of the Science of the Team Science (STS) field and the evolving leadership role the SciTS team has played in this rapidly emerging field. In addition to expertise in the science of team science, transdisciplinary training and education, and program evaluation methodologies skills and experience are necessary. NAICS Code and Size Standard: In the event an RFP is issued, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990 with a size standard of $7.0M is being considered. How to Submit a Response: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single sided pages including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc. (single spaced, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Responses should include a minimum of a two page resume of the individual meeting the requirements, and up to six pages demonstrating experience over the past two years meeting the objective of this notice. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferable placed under the eligible small business concern’s name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by NIH personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. 2. Due Date: Capability statements are due no later than 11:00 a.m. EST on August 23, 2010. 3. Number of Copies and Delivery Point: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of your response as follows: If hand-delivered or delivery service If using U.S. Postal Service Terry Galloway Terry Galloway 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6068 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6068 Rockville, MD 20852-7194 Rockville, MD 20852-7194 All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the unique specifications described herein. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301) 402-4513 or emailed to Terry Galloway, Contract Specialist at gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference number SS-NCI-100169- TG on all correspondence. Point of Contact: Inquiries concerning this Notice may be direct to: Terry Galloway 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room 6068 Rockville, MD 20852-7194 gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov
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