Precision Health: From Omnics to Data Science Boot Camp

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures, 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. Offers are request on NIH-OD4430221 The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-91 and 89 effective November 1, 2016. This Acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The National Institute of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research needs to acquire a contractor to perform duties for the training program- Methodologies Boot Camps (Pain, Fatigue, Sleep, Big Data in Systems Research, Precision Health: From Omics to Data Science) Summer Genetics Institute pre- and post- doctoral fellowships, and other Institute-sponsored intramural research and training opportunities are designed to prepare the scientific workforce of the future to be innovative, multidisciplinary and diverse. The Boot Camp is an NINR-sponsored, one-week intensive research training course at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. NINR's 2017 "Precision Health: From 'Omics' to Data Science" Boot Camp will engage and inform scientists, clinicians, graduate students, and faculty from multiple disciplines on the latest advances in genomics, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, metabolomics, microbiomics, and data science as well as the associated ethical legal and social implications of precision health. The Boot Camp will address the impact of precision health on health care and society and will feature lectures by distinguished guest speakers, discussion groups, and case studies of targeted strategies. Period of Performance- Base plus four (4) Option Periods Base- 1/30/17 thru 1/29/18 Option One- 1/30/18 thru 1/29/19 Option Two- 1/30/19 thru 1/29/20 Option Three- 1/30/20 thru 1/29/21 Option Four- 1/30/21 thru 1/29/22 FAR Pt. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. FAR Pt. 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items Proposals will be evaluated on: -Management Approach (Ability to implement and manage tasks and deliverables as stated within the Statement of Work) -Technical Approach (Ability to implement technical requirements as stated within the Statement of Work -Past Performance/Relevant Experience (Ability to provide and administer back up Child and Adult/Elder dependant services. Examples must be provided. - Personnel Qualifications- (Number of qualified and experienced personnel in administering and delivering similar - Facility and Equipment( location is on NIH Main Campus, AV and IT equipment and technologies onsite Statement of Work is in Attachment In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at:http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in SAM at www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance and through final payment of the Purchase Order. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by the Agency. Offers must be submitted no later than 10:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. E-mail submissions ONLY are permitted to ellent@od.nih.gov. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE