Data Information Synthesis and Technical Writing Support

Modification: Closing Response Date: 11/18/2021 COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Date: November 10, 2021 Year: 2021 Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892 Classification Code: R499 Contracting Office Address: 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 Subject/Title: Data Information Synthesis and Technical Writing Support Proposed Solicitation Number: NICHD-22-017 Closing Response Date: 11/18/2021 Contact Point: Verne Griffin, Business Opportunity Specialist Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD Contract Line Item Number(s): Contractor Award Date: TBD Contractor Name: TBD Description: The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD), in support of the work of the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), has a requirement to acquire services for Data Information Synthesis and Technical Writing Support. - 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NICHD-22-017 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07 effective 09-10-2021. The associated NAICS code is 611710 with a size standard of $16.5 M. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The Contractor Requirements are listed below: Scope Task Area 1 - Review Background Materials; Review relevant background materials to gain understanding of the context leading up to this effort Task Area 2 - Attend Workgroup meetings; Review meeting materials in advance; Attend (and participate in, as appropriate) 13 meetings; Capture detailed notes of meeting proceedings, including presentations and discussions; Participate in meeting prep and/or debrief calls with NIDDK staff as requested Task Area 3 - Prepare Workgroup meeting summaries; Draft written meeting summaries that synthesize key points/themes and consolidate potential recommendations Task Area 4 - Develop outline for final report; Develop detailed outline for final report, drawing primarily from meeting summaries; Revise outline based on feedback from NIDDK staff and other key stakeholders (e.g., workgroup leaders) Task Area 5 - Initial draft of final report; Prepare initial draft of final report/implementation plan, including executive summary, main text, references, and if needed, appendices (to include, for example, working group meeting agendas, workgroup member biographies, and other meeting materials); Send initial draft of final report to NIDDK staff team and key stakeholders for feedback (vi) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. Award will be made to the contractor providing the most advantageous quote to the Government. Technical factors and price considered. Technical Factors are as follows: The contractors qualifications to complete the tasks as stated. FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Including the following clauses and Prohibitions: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-1, Buy American'Supplies (vii) Offers shall be submitted via email to verne.griffin@nih.gov. The due date for receipt of offers is 11:00 AM Eastern Time on November 15, 2021. Place of Contract Performance: National Institute of Health, NIDDK 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 Set-aside Status: None Other requirements: NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: The contractor shall provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24 & 52.204-25, "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment" with their quote in response to this solicitation. 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)