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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 08, 2012 FBO #3757
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- MedlinePlus Drug Information - Package #1

Notice Date
3/6/2012
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
511199 — All Other Publishers
 
Contracting Office
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
 
ZIP Code
20894
 
Solicitation Number
NIHLM2012322-UHP
 
Archive Date
4/4/2012
 
Point of Contact
Uyen H Phuong, Phone: 301-496-6127
 
E-Mail Address
phuongu@mail.nih.gov
(phuongu@mail.nih.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
NIHLM2012322-UHP: MedlinePlus Drug Information - GPAT NIHLM2012322-UHP: MedlinePlus Drug Information - Statement of Work (SoW) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Proposal NIHLM2012322-UHP and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through February 2012 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-55. This acquisition is NOT small business set-aside. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to license drug information in English and Spanish to assist the public in locating information about prescription and over-the-counter medications via MedlinePlus. "MedlinePlus" means all MedlinePlus branded full and mobile Web sites, Web services, Web applications, APIs, email and social media communications, XML files and search results. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD After satisfaction of identified Section 508 requirements for accessibility, the evaluation will be based, in addition to price, on the demonstrated capabilities of the perspective vendors to the meet the needs of the project as set forth in the Statement of Work. Prospective vendors must submit information sufficient to allow NLM to evaluate based on the following criteria. Content and technical factors are of paramount consideration; however, cost is also important to the overall award decision. All evaluation factors other than cost, when combined, are significantly more important than cost. The Government can make tradeoffs among cost and technical factors in determining which Offeror(s) provide the best value by awarding to other than the lowest cost Offeror(s) or other than the highest technically rated Offeror(s). Offeror(s) are advised that award will be made to that Offeror(s) whose quote provides the best overall value to the Government. In determining which quote represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs, the Government shall evaluate quotes using the following technical evaluation criteria, which are listed in the order of relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes: Requirements/Maximum Points Criterion A: Content and Understanding the Statement of Work - 50 points The proposal must provide detailed evidence that the offeror understands the statement of work and is able to meet all of the content requirements set forth in the statement of work. This includes, but is not limited to, providing authoritative content, governed by well-established editorial policies and practices, written at a consumer reading level. Criterion B: Technical Approach and Understanding the Statement of Work - 30 points The proposal must provide detailed evidence that the offeror understands the statement of work and is able to meet all of the technical requirements set forth in the statement of work. Offerors are required to submit a proposal outlining their understanding of the technical approach to the statement of work, including the technical requirements and methods that would be employed to ensure a seamless experience for the user. The offeror should demonstrate technical expertise about these processes. Criterion C: Past Performance - 20 points Offerors are required to demonstrate their ability to conform to project specifications and quality standards and adherence to delivery schedules for administrative reporting. Evidence should be provided to support experience providing the drug information to a high-volume, non-commercial consumer Web Site. Offerors should illustrate their reputation for reasonable behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction. Provide three references with names and telephone numbers of persons with knowledge of past performance on similar efforts. Total Possible Points: 100 points It is anticipated that ONE AWARD will be made from this solicitation. This requirement is for a base year with options for four (4) successive one-year periods. The period of performance is on or about July 1, 2012. The offeror shall include all information which documents and/or supports the qualification criteria in one clearly marked section of its proposal. ** The Statement of Work (SOW) and Buy Accessible Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT) of this requirement are attached to this solicitation. ** All proposals received by March 20, 2012, 4:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) will be considered by NLM. Responses must be in writing, and must include pricing information and meet the criteria requirement. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland 20894-5488 (20817 for courier services), and Attention: Uyen H. Phuong, Contracting Officer, on (301) 496-6127. Please submit ONE (1) signed original and FIVE (5) copies of the proposals on or before 4:30 PM EDT, March 20, 2012 to: Uyen H. Phuong Contracting Officer National Library of Medicine, NIH Office of Acquisitions 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105 MSC 5488 Bethesda, MD 20892-5488 (20817 for courier services) The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The FAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.212 1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2008). FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (January 1999). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 2011)-With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (April 2008)]. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (June 2010) - With Addenda [Stop Work Order, FAR 52.242-15 (August 1989) and Year 2000 Compliance (July 1997)]; FAR 52 212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (August 2011).
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OAM/NIHLM2012322-UHP/listing.html)
 
Record
SN02690081-W 20120308/120307120524-23b04e6edc5d95f3fcfefbf65af7462b (fbodaily.com)
 
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