Specialized Biostatistics and Bioinformatics support in support of the mission of the Biobehavioral Branch.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is RFQ NINR-4322149 and this is a RFQ. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-01. (iv) This is a small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 541711 and a size standard of 1000. (v) There will be one contract line item, as a firm-fixed price in response to the attached RFQ. (vi) The statement of work is in the attachment entitled Attachment 1 - SOW. (vii) Performance can be at the vendor's site, with a base year, and 2 additional optional years. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. The specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a) is included within the attachment entitled Attachment 1 - SOW. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer, or submit a printout to their Online Reps and Certs. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause, as well as any addenda to the clause, are included in the attachment entitled Attachment 1 - SOW. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Applicable clauses can be found in the attachment entitled Attachment 1 - SOW (xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices can be found in the attachment entitled Attachment 1 - SOW. (xiv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned to this acquisition. (xv) Submit proposals electronically by Wednesday, September 21st at noon. Questions will be due by Thursday, September 14 at 3PM. (xvi) Please submit a copy of the response to both Ms. Tonia Ellen (tonia.ellen@nih.gov) and Mr. Brendan Miller (brendan.miller2@nih.gov).