R -- 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) Survey

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for the preparation and implementation of the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) Survey. The purpose of this procurement is to update 250 alpha segments of names used in the sample procedures; to prepare and implement the 2008 NSSRN survey (fine-tuning of the sample design to the identification of the initial sample drawn from each alpha segment and portion thereof in each State; collection of licensure files for 2008 from all States; the dissemination of the questionnaires and performance of follow up activities with non respondents and respondents with whom further clarification is needed; the preparation of datasets of responses and derived variables based on those responses to allow research for findings resulting from the survey); to develop and produce various analytical reports based on the survey activities and findings; to develop a preliminary summary report for release to the public of early findings from the survey responses; and to develop a final Findings Report for production in hard-copy and Internet implementation. Proposals from all responsible sources will be considered. The anticipated period of performance is a four years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Service. The solicitation document will be available at www.fedbizopps.gov. Main Menu, under Health and Human Services (HHS), Offices, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Locations, Division of Procurement Management. The solicitation (Number: RFP07N2305806eg) will be posted on or about May 21, 2007 with a projected closing date on or about Jun 21, 2007. The contact person for this requirement is Ms Emily Graham, Contract Specialist, Division of Procurement Management (DPM), OMPS/HRSA, Parklawn Building, Room 13A-19, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857-5600; phone number 301/443-3098; fax 301/443-5462.