End User Portal to Provide Software Access to NIH Employees
ID: 75N98025Q00018Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-ODBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ac658bf2f9804da5b71e90feaf236cfe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals for the development of a mobile-optimized end-user portal designed to provide approximately 50,000 NIH employees with streamlined access to essential software systems. This portal will facilitate various functions, including event reporting, questionnaire submissions, and task completions such as inspections and surveys, thereby enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. The contract will be structured with a base year and two option years, with the base period running from March 30, 2025, to March 29, 2026, and an increase in employee coverage to 51,000 in the first option year and 52,020 in the second. Interested parties can reach out to the contracting officer, Shannon Scarboro, at scarboros@od.nih.gov or by phone at 301-435-3807 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Scarboro
    (301) 435-3807
    scarboros@od.nih.gov
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    75N98025Q00018.pdf
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire a mobile-optimized end-user portal aimed at providing approximately 50,000 employees with streamlined access to a software system. The portal will facilitate the reporting of events, submission of questionnaires, and completion of various assigned tasks, including inspections and surveys. The contract is structured with a base year and two option years, extending the employee coverage to 51,000 in the first option year and 52,020 in the second. The period of performance for the base year runs from March 30, 2025, to March 29, 2026, with subsequent option years extending through 2028. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Shannon Scarboro, who can be reached for further information. The NIH emphasizes the importance of this acquisition in enhancing operational efficiency and providing essential services to its workforce.
    75N98025Q00018 (1).pdf
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under solicitation number 75N98025Q00018 to acquire a mobile-optimized end user portal. This portal will support approximately 50,000 NIH employees in reporting events, submitting questionnaires, and conducting inspections and surveys. The contract includes a base year followed by two option years, extending the employee count to 51,000 and 52,020, respectively. The performance period for the base year starts on March 30, 2025, and ends on March 29, 2026, with options extending to March 29, 2028. The RFP emphasizes the need for efficient software solutions to enhance organizational productivity. It includes detailed instructions, provisions, and clauses governing the solicitation process. The NIH aims to improve its services through this procurement, aligning with federal strategies for streamlined technology use in government operations.
    Cority mycority - SOW.docx
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to acquire licensing for the use of Cority's "myCority" interface to enhance its Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) operational capabilities. This acquisition aims to complement an existing suite of Cority products already licensed to NIH, providing streamlined access for users through a mobile-optimized portal. The myCority platform enables employees to report events, submit questionnaires, and complete various assignments efficiently. The contract will include an annual allotment of 50,000 myCority licenses, spanning an initial base year and four additional optional years. This procurement reflects NIH's commitment to improving workplace safety and health management through advanced software solutions, aligning with its overarching research and safety objectives.
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