HHS ONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLUTION (HOPSS)
ID: 75N95025R00017_SB_SOURCES_SOUGHTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide professional services under the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS). The procurement aims to support HHS's strategic goals from 2022 to 2026, focusing on enhancing healthcare access, improving public health outcomes, and fostering equity through two primary task areas: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) services, and Business and Operational Services to support STEM activities. This initiative is critical for advancing research and operational efficiencies across various HHS divisions, with a total contract value anticipated to be significant, as it builds on a history of complex service contracts. Interested small businesses must submit a written capability statement and complete a mandatory survey by December 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET, with further inquiries directed to Kyle Miller at kyle.miller2@nih.gov.

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    Amendment #2 for the RFP 75N95025R00017_SB_SOURCES_SOUGHT aims to extend the response deadlines for an important survey regarding the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS). The new response deadline is set for December 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET. Participants are required to submit a Small Business Capability Information Survey alongside a written capability statement, both mandatory as specified on the SAM.gov notice. The survey closes on the same date as the response deadline, and a link to the survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9T3YP5. Despite these changes, all other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged. This document highlights the government's initiative to engage small businesses in providing professional service solutions and ensures proper assessment of their capabilities through mandatory participation.
    This document is Amendment 3 to the Request for Proposals (RFP) 75N95025R00017, modifying the submission timeline for interested parties. The primary purpose is to extend the deadline for responses from December 2, 2024, to December 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET. Importantly, all other terms and conditions stipulated in the original RFP remain unchanged. This extension allows potential respondents additional time to prepare and submit their proposals, indicating the government's commitment to ensuring sufficient participation in the RFP process. The document maintains a formal tone typical of government procurement communications, emphasizing clarity and precision in the amendment's intent.
    The document outlines Amendment #1 for the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) request, detailing the completion of three mandatory surveys for participants. The first survey is the HOPSS Market Research Industry Day Survey, which allows registration for the Industry Day on November 19, 2024, and closes on November 15, 2024. The second is the Small Business Sources Sought Capability Survey, required to supplement a written capability statement and closing on November 26, 2024. Lastly, the optional Small Business Interested Vendor List Survey encourages small businesses to share information for potential collaboration opportunities but will close before the solicitation posting (exact date TBD). All other terms and conditions from the original request remain unchanged. This document serves the purpose of facilitating market research and encouraging small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
    The document is an HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) Small Business Sources Sought Notice, featuring a series of capability survey questions aimed at small businesses interested in providing federal consulting services (NAICS code 541690). It solicits information about each responder's unique entity identifier (UEI), organization details, and socio-economic status, including options for small business classifications like 8(a) and HUBZone. Additionally, it requests information about the organization’s experience with government contracts, staffing transitions, payroll management, insurance coverage, service delivery locations, benefits provided, and previous collaborations with HHS organizations. The survey emphasizes sectors of expertise in STEM services and seeks examples of technically complex contracts managed in recent years. The purpose is to assess the capability and readiness of small businesses to fulfill potential contract requirements under this professional services solution, facilitating informed procurement decisions by the government.
    The HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS) is a Small Business Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify qualified small business sources for professional services supporting the HHS mission. The notice emphasizes obtaining information regarding capabilities of small businesses, including various types such as HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned enterprises, relevant to the NAICS code 541690. The contract will support HHS's strategic goals from 2022-2026, focusing on enhancing healthcare access, improving public health, and fostering equity. The project's scope comprises two main task areas: STEM services and business/operational services to bolster STEM activities, accommodating advances in research and technology. Responses from interested organizations will guide the government's acquisition method and the potential for a small business set-aside. A Market Research Industry Day is scheduled for November 19, 2024, to inform stakeholders and gather feedback on the contract requirements. Interested firms must submit a capability statement by November 26, 2024, detailing their qualifications and compliance with HHS's needs, with submissions reviewed solely from small businesses. The announcement reinforces HHS's commitment to leveraging small business resources in executing its health and human services initiatives.
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