Uniform Data System (UDS) for the Title V Urban Indian Health Programs

Project Title: Uniform Data System (UDS) for the Title V Urban Indian Health Programs Introduction: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability of potential businesses that can provide the following. Small businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice, (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business.) The purpose is to collect calendar year 2009 UDS data from reporting Urban Indian Health Programs (UIHPs). This includes: collecting, managing, editing, and disseminating Uniform Data System (UDS) data. In addition, this allows for analytic support to the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) and collaboration with other various Agency contractors, as needed, on UDS analysis. The OUIHP UDS is an annual report requirement for the UIHPs that receive Indian Health Service (IHS), Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Title V grant funding. The OUIHP UDS report format consists of 9 tables and collects data from the UIHPs, showing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and non-Indian users within the tables where appropriate. NAICS code: 541611 A cost re-imbursement contract is anticipated. Address your company's capabilities for the following scope of services: A. Project Oversight and Coordination B. Conduct Data Editing and Produce Data Products. D. Revise Reports and related materials. E. Implement Training Activities F. Prepare for Implementation of Reporting G. Revise, Test, & Distribute Software E-MAIL CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO: Christopher.Ganey@psc.hhs.gov By February 5, 2010. No solicitation document is available at this time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement. For further information, contact Chris Ganey at DHHS/PSC/SAS/DAM, Parklawn Building, Room 5-101, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 or on 301-443-4379. Capability statements shall also include the following information: company name, address, point of contact, phone/fax/email, DUNS Number, and business size and status,(e.g., small business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women owned small business) including any letters, certificates, or similar documentation indicating such status; corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); and tax identification number. Capability Statements shall be limited to ( 5 pages ) and shall include any/all teaming arrangements. Please include the following Business Information -- a. DUNS: b. Company Name c. Company Address d. Current GSA Schedules appropriate to this Sources Sought e. Do you have a Government approved accounting system? If so, please identify the agency that approved the system. f. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). All offerors must register on the CCR located at http://www.ccr.gov/index.asp . g. Company Point of Contact, Phone and Email address h. Point of Contact, Phone and Email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. Teaming Arrangements: All teaming arrangements shall also include the above-cited information and certifications for each entity on the proposed team. Teaming arrangements are encouraged.