NIDA BLENDING INITIATIVE: Moving Science from Research to Practice

The purpose of this Small Business Sources Sought 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. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks capability statements from small businesses having the in-house capability to provide technical and scientific expertise and other labor support to coordinate the dissemination of scientific information to the clinical and scientific community. This contract will provide a resource for managing the dissemination of evidence-based research findings in substance use disorders through multiple mechanisms. Information sent should be relevant and specific in the following areas: 1. Developing and maintaining collaborative projects with medical and scientific organizations. 2. Developing and supporting government-branded products to disseminate medical research-related information, findings, scholarly articles, or publications. 3. Developing training products for clinical professionals presented in a web-based environment. 4. Coordinating continuing education for multiple clinical professions, including ACCME Category 1. 5. Arranging logistical support for scientific meetings including expert panels and scientific symposia at national conferences. 6. Providing graphic arts, editorial, and scientific writing services. 7. Coordinating technology-based meetings such as webinars, teleconferences, etc.. 8. Developing and/or maintaining databases with administrative and programmatic information. 9. Identifying and coordinating expert, scientific consultant services. CAPABILITY STATEMENT/INFORMATION SOUGHT: The established NAICS code is 541611. Information submitted should be relevant and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: 1) Experience: An outline of previous similar projects, specifically the techniques employed in the areas described above including but not limited to: high level organizational and management support and any experience in substance abuse disorders; 2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience in the work requested and knowledge of, and experience in, the field of research; 3) Facilities: Availability and description of the facilities and equipment required to conduct this type of work. Also, we will consider appropriateness of professional and technical personnel classifications; any other specific and relevant information about this particular area of procurement that would improve our consideration and evaluation of the information presented. Organizations should demonstrate capability to administer and coordinate interrelated tasks in an effective and timely manner. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, government and commercial contract the organization performed, references (i.e., names, titles, telephone numbers) and any other information serving to document the organization's capability (e.g., awards, commendations, etc.). All capability statements must provide the following: 1) company name and address; 2) point of contact; 3) phone/fax/email; 4) NAICS Code(s); 5) business size and status; 6) capability information in response to the requirement and qualifications identified in this notice; and 7) type of small business your organization classifies itself as (i.e.: 8(a), women-owned, HUBZONE, etc.) Written capability statements must be received no later than December 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. local time, and mailed to the Contracting Office Address below, ATTN: DAVID MARZILLI. Electronic capability statements will be accepted by the primary point of contact. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in this response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. 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). Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. 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. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to the subsequent solicitation.