Epidemiology & Biostatistics Scientific Support Servvices

"This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposals abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small business; HubZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged business; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The Clinical Research Center at the National Institutes of Health has a requirement for analytical and scientific research support services to support a line of scientific inquiry on Adults with Chronic Health Care Needs (ACHCN) being conducted by the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (RMD). The purpose of the procurement is to obtain the analytic and scientific support services of a health services / health policy researcher to assess complex data sets, prepare data sets for analysis (including file manipulation and variable construction), conduct appropriate statistical analyses, and present the results in formats suitable for publication and presentation in peer-reviewed scientific venues. This contract involves continuation of detailed analyses of the 2002-2004 MEPS file examining adults with chronic health care needs with development of an associated series of manuscripts. This contract will permit detailed analyses of the multi-year MEPS dataset where the health and disparities in health among adults with chronic health care needs will be examined in depth. Proposed activities include conducting detailed statistical analyses and developing three manuscripts intended for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The contractor must have the ability to accomplish the stated goals in the designated timeframe and, in addition, must provide evidence of the following qualifications and experience: 1) Substantive knowledge in the areas of disability, disability policy, and health insurance coverage as demonstrated by scientific and academic work and publications. 2) Educational background in Social Policy and Management, Social Work, and/or Sociology. 3) Analytic experience using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and other national health surveys. 4) Knowledge of statistics and statistical methods for analysis of complex surveys; the ability to plan and conduct research on public health issues using large data sets; knowledge of PC platforms and use of statistical software for data management and analyses, including SAS, SUDAAN (or the equivalent), SPSS, and STATA; the ability to apply statistical techniques to produce meaningful tables and graphs using Microsoft Office or comparable software; the ability to provide expert technical consultation on complex statistical and computing techniques. 5) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 6) A productive publication record as evidenced in a current curriculum vitae. 7) Timely delivery of contract products. Contractors or parties interested in responding to this source sought announcement are requested to submit a written response to indicate their capabilities and clearly demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills to provide these services outlined above. Additionally, the capability statement should identify the Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8 (a), woman-owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Reponses should be submitted by no later than March 1, 2010 to Diania Snowden-Robinson, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, Clinical Center, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 106, Bethesda, Maryland. If there are any questions, you may contact Diania Snowden-Robinson via e-mail at dsnowden@cc.nih.gov. Any questions in regards to this notice shall be submitted in writing by no later than February 23, 2010 via email at dsnowden@cc.nih.gov. No phone calls please.