National Prevention Information Network

Please Note: This amendment revises all the questions relating to demonstrating capability. This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal 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 businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The applicable NAICS code is 519130 with a size standard of 500 employees. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The National Prevention Information Network (NPIN), at its inception as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National AIDS Clearinghouse, was designed to facilitate the sharing of information and resources among people working in HIV prevention, treatment, and support services. Today, NPIN remains a comprehensive web-based source of science-based information and resources, which is targeted to professionals dedicated to the prevention of HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB, although some of NPIN products and services are accessible to the general public. NPIN has the following objectives: o To support CDC and National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) efforts to provide timely information and resources to prevention partners through innovative approaches to knowledge/information transfer. o To connect partners in public health through collaborative communication, innovative technology solutions, and personalized customer service. o To provide a strong Internet presence, online databases, and technical assistance via on-line support. o To support and apply innovation in communication theory and practice to enhancing communication and engagement with prevention partners and stakeholders in order to maximize health impact. The original mission of these information services was cast in the broadest terms by the Presidential Commission on the HIV Epidemic and by the Omnibus Legislation of 1988. Early efforts were clearly "demand-driven" as NPIN and its predecessor, the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse, struggled to be responsive to all legitimate information needs and the resulting pressures of increasing demand. The dramatic changes taking place in the dissemination of information and the increased number of sources of information have fostered a spirit of change and a need to refine the services and products of NPIN, to tailor them to current and emerging user needs, and to take advantage of evolving technology - primarily web-based delivery systems. In addition, the level of sophistication of NPIN audiences is heightened, and their information/knowledge needs require more depth and breadth in content areas. The services and products provided by NPIN are the primary mechanism for NCHHSTP to support prevention partners, stakeholders, and other constituents. In order to assess the capabilities/experience you must have proven capabilities in the areas listed below. These areas will be the core requirements for the contemplated contract. 1. Does your firm have experience in developing and maintaining web-based applications to include data-based-content, Websites using content management systems and responsive design, application programming interfaces (APIs), RSS and other data feeds; and cross-platform delivery solutions? 2. Have you conducted database cataloging, user-centered design, information architecture, and building of cross-platform digital media delivery systems for public health education materials and products? 3. What is your firm's experience/capabilities in using social media such as (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and social marketing outreach targeted towards public health partners in diseases such as: HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Tuberculosis (TB)? 4. What are your firm's experience/capabilities in applying emerging digital media technologies such as Drupal Commons, Windows and Yammer to social media platforms, web development environments and evidence-based user centered website design? 5. Federal government contractors must comply with strict federal and agency standards, laws and regulations for security. Detail your firms experience complying with 508, web templates, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Certification and Accreditation (C&N). Must meet a minimum of 5 year of experience. Teaming Arrangements: All teaming arrangements shall include the above-cited information and certifications for each entity on the proposed team. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. Please provide the follow Business information: 1. DUNS Number 2. Company Name 3. Company Address 4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address 5. Type of company under NAICS, as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. Any potential government contract must be registered on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/ . 6. Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); 7. Current GSA Schedule contracts appropriate to this Sources Sought 8. Current Government Wide Agency Contracts (GWACs) 9. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities in accordance with the FAR Part 5. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Responses shall be limited to 7 pages, excluding the business information, single-spaced, minimum Font Size 10, Times New Roman or Arial. Responses must be submitted via email no later than February 14th, 2014, 4PM EST to Arnette Mayhew at hrb5@cdc.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.