Statistical/Data Mgmt Support

FEDBIZOPPS ANNOUNCEMENT SOURCES SOUGHT: NICHD-12-060 The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is seeking sources (Small Businesses and/or 8(a) firms) classified under NAICS 541990 to perform statistical programming and some web programming support. The Offeror is expected to provide approximately eleven (11) FTEs who will be located on site at NICHD for this work. Offeror should have organizational experience with 1) biostatistics, statistical programming, and data management support in a biomedical/ biostatistical research environment; 2) developing complex statistical code for epidemiology, behavioral research design, and application of statistical techniques for data analysis; 3) program development, statistical analysis, file handling, and web site construction for data sharing. Personnel should have experience with 1) statistical programming in R, SAS and M-Plus as well as writing complex code for statistical simulations; 2) statistical theory and techniques commensurate with advanced training in statistics, and ability to discuss research problems with other statisticians and investigators; 3) survival data analysis and modeling in the presence of time dependent covariates; 4) structural equation modeling; 5) an understanding of the strengths and limitations of SAS, S Plus, and Sudaan and how to use these packages; 6) providing data management support, systems analysis and design, and website construction for data sharing sites; 7) managing and coordinating the efforts of personnel required to perform the functions described above; 8) managing quality control procedures for database management, statistical analysis, and data entry support work; and 9) managing data security procedures for data files, data forms, and issues dealing with data confidentiality. The capability statements will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1) Qualifications and experience of professional and non-professional staff in performing the type of work outlined above; and 2) Organizational experience performing the type of work outlined above. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Any Small Businesses and/or 8(a) organizations, classified under NAICS 541990, who feel they have these capabilities should submit a brief response, no more than ten (10) pages, which indicates their capabilities, the size of their business (if they are eligible under 8(a) or other set-asides), and information on the management structure of their organization. Resumes of all personnel listed in your response should be provided as an attachment. Submissions will be evaluated on the above two criteria. Responses should be labeled with the above Sources Sought identification number, NICHD-12-060. Submit an electronic copy sent to: RimelC@mail.nih.gov by Noon Thursday August 2, 2012. In addition, send a hard copy original to: Marlene Mireles, Contracting Officer, NIH, NICHD, ASB, 6100 Executive Bldg., Room 5Z00, MSC 7510, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7510 (if sending by overnight carrier, 6100 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20852). Questions may be e-mailed to Carol Rimel at RimelC@mail.nih.gov or called at (301) 443-7792.