NCPDP Pharmacy Database

(i) Specifications/Requirement: 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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to negotiate and solicit with only one source: National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), 9240 East Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The NCPDP will provide full, standard access to their unique database to a fixed number of users identified in the NCPDP dataQ Set-Up Sheet under an annual license fee. Under the authority of FAR (13.106(b)(1)(i). This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible offeror may submit a quote which will be given due consideration by the agency. (ii) This acquisition is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 dated January 12th. (iv) For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 519290. The small business size standard is 1000 employee(s). This action is being solicited as a Sole/Source. (v) Line-Item Structure: The following is a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable) and should be reflected in the Offeror's quote/proposal: 0001: One-year NCPDP database access. 0002:(option) One-year NCPDP database access. 0003:(option) One-year NCPDP database access. 0004:(option) One-year NCPDP database access. 0005:(option) One-year NCPDP database access. (vi) Specifications/Requirement: The FDA will use the NCPDP issued server user credentials to download a complete database in the form of compressed dataQ file archive. FDA can download the complete dataQ pharmacy records data set for use by FDA staff. On the 1st of every month a new dataQ update in the form of a compressed file is available on the server for download. The monthly update file will update the prior month's data set. All data is formatted as a fixed width ASCII text file. NCPDP will also provide access to dataQ compressed file with a - rolling 3-month of data on the computer server. The FDA will also receive access to a real-time searchable live data search engine. The contractor's WebConnect search engine should be always available when the contractor servers are available. FDA will not need to download new software or computer application onto FDA systems. All data tables are provided in compressed ASCII text files, which can be decompressed with standard issue FDA licensed software, i.e., WinZip, and manipulated with standard issue FDA licensed software, e.g., Microsoft Office. Original documents, such as licenses, certificates, or confirmation letters are received as scanned files in standard formats readable by standard software available at FDA, e.g., PDF. (vii) Delivery: Offsite at the contractor's place of business. Contractor technical support is available: Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm ET National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), 9240 East Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. (ix) Evaluation Criteria - Sole Source (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: N/A (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (OCT 2022) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer (OCT 2018) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 352.222-70 CONTRACTOR COOPERATION IN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INVESTIGATIONS (DEC 2015) 352.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS 352.239-73 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (DEC 2015) (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xv) Date, Time, and Place offers are due: 11:59pm ET on 4/30/2023 due via email to Carole Edwards at carole.edwards@fda.hhs.gov (xvi) Name and Telephone Number of the Individual to Contact for Information Regarding the Solicitation: Carole Edwards, (301) 838-7586.