Updates and Support for ComBase, the Pathogen Modelling Program (PMP) Online and Desktop Versions, and the Predictive Microbiology Information Portal (PMIP)
ID: 12305B24Q0122-OType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER (B599)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d93f29aaed27427f841f2582c13a7c29/view
Timeline
    Description

    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking updates and support for ComBase, the Pathogen Modelling Program (PMP) Online and Desktop Versions, and the Predictive Microbiology Information Portal (PMIP). The service/item being procured is ongoing support to manage the hosting of ComBase, respond to user inquiries, assist in adding new datasets to the ComBase application, and work with the advisory and scientific group as directed by ERRC. This includes website updates, user support, processing of datasets for upload, support for the Advisory and Scientific Groups, additional website content changes, review and synchronization of model candidates between online and desktop versions, development of VB code to implement selected models, and predictive microbiology expertise. The performance location is USDA, NEA, ERRC, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. The procurement is a full and open solicitation with the associated NAICS code 541511. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Offers must be submitted by 30 July 2024 NLT 2pm EST. For more information, contact Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dilynn Rogers
    (301) 504-3691
    dilynn.rogers@usda.gov
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