R -- Evidence-based Electronic Library

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion plans to award a sole source, 5-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, not exceeding $600,000, to The American Dietetic Association (ADA) to develop and maintain an evidence-based electronic library for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. This library is intended to support the preparation of evidence-based dietary guidelines by providing a transparent and comprehensive system for evaluating scientific research related to nutrition, dietetics, and physical activity. The ADA is recognized as the preferred entity due to its technical expertise in designing evidence analysis systems and its ability to train and consult professionals in ranking and summarizing scientific research for national dietary guidelines. While this is not a formal request for proposals, other firms with comparable qualifications to ADA are invited to submit their credentials by September 7, 2005, demonstrating equivalent expertise. The contract will be administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service based in Alexandria, Virginia, with key points of contact including the Contracting Officer, Patricia M. Palmer, and Tina M. Nevitt. The project aims to establish a sustained resource enabling consistency and transparency in the formulation of future dietary guidelines based on rigorous scientific evaluation.