Video Journal, PUBMED Indexed, On-Line Publishing

Description: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Chemical/Biological Technologies Department and USSSTRATCOM Center for Combating WMD (DTRA/SCC-WMD) is seeking information regarding a mechanism whereby funded science can be published on-line employing a video presentation format to increase reproducibility and transparency. This sources sought notification should be considered an open call for respondents capable of providing a branded, peer reviewed, PUBMED indexed on-line journal devoted to the publication of research in a video format allowing visual demonstration of methodologies ranging from basic to advanced protocols, up to 33 articles per year for a length of two years. Background: The DTRA mission is to safeguard America's interest from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosive (CBRNE) weapons. DTRA has funded numerous projects in the medical, non-medical, physical science, and CB defense arenas to accomplish the DTRA mission. This DTRA mandate has created the desire for information regarding a mechanism whereby funded science can be published on-line employing visualization to increase reproducibility and transparency. DTRA is seeking responses from organizations capable of: making all arrangements necessary for the successful operation of the Journal and having prior experience in executing and administering a peer reviewed, indexed, scientific journal using a video presentation format. This could include, but not be limited to: establishment and oversight of an editorial board and an editorial advisory board to include its membership with input from the Government; oversight of support staff to include web design, administrators, and project analysts as appropriate; providing appropriate editorial staff to edit proposed articles prior to scripting and videotaping; interaction with the Government point of contact to ensure the Journal meets the needs of the Government; and providing all materials and non-personnel support required to establish, maintain, and improve the existing site. Information is also being sought regarding respondents capable of: establishing and maintaining an on-line channel ("tab" or "link" on an existing site) for the journal; interacting with the Government point of contact to prioritize the list of potential DTRA/J9-CB funded projects to be published; providing complete editorial, scripting, videography, video editing, indexing, and publishing services; and establishing and maintaining a web presence that appropriately expresses the intent of the Journal. Required Information: Submit company information: name, address, cage code, and DUNS; provide the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that is most appropriate for this type of acquisition and state why it is most appropriate; submit company size standard under the suggested NAICS code; state the quality assurance procedures your firm currently has in place. Submit a Capabilities Statement (five-page limit) and a PowerPoint presentation (ten-slide limit) addressing the required information and any additional information the respondent deems appropriate. The information should be submitted via e-mail to carl.brown@dtra.mil, with a cc to brian.nuckols@dtra.mil. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. This RFI is solely for information and does not constitute a solicitation of the issuance thereof. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the Government for such information. No formal RFPs or other solicitations regarding this announcement are available at this time. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. It is the respondent's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps at http://www.fbo.gov for the release of any information. DTRA is accepting questions for this RFI but will not be providing responses. The questions will be used to develop more information and receive input from industry regarding this system. The RFI is strictly a request for capability packages. If a formal RFP is issued as a result of this RFI, Q&A will be allowed at that time.