Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Scientific Multimedia Support Services
ID: 75N96024Q00117Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS (T001)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4966530c9e3a46699380ab533fa33b11/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotations for Scientific Multimedia Support Services through Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No. 75N96024Q00117. The primary objective is to provide multimedia solutions for the Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with a focus on technical capability, past performance, and pricing as key evaluation criteria. This procurement is crucial for enhancing public health communications and ensuring compliance with federal mandates, including Section 508 accessibility standards. Interested small businesses must submit their detailed quotations by September 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, via email to the designated contacts, Chantal Cornelius and Charlotte Ange, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated to commence around November 15, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chantal Cornelius
    chantal.cornelius@nih.gov
    Charlotte Ange
    charlotte.ange@nih.gov
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    3-Combined Synopsis Solicitation Scientific Multimedia Support Services FINAL 13 SEP 2024.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No. 75N96024Q00117 for Scientific Multimedia Support Services, primarily for its Office of Communications and Public Liaison. The solicitation seeks quotations from vendors, emphasizing the importance of technical capability, past performance, and pricing in the evaluation criteria. This RFQ is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541430, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated to begin around November 15, 2024. Vendors are required to submit detailed quotations that align with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses must be submitted by September 27, 2024, 2:00 PM EST, via email, and late submissions will not be accepted. The selection of a contractor will heavily weigh technical approaches and understanding of project goals, ensuring compliance with federal mandates, particularly regarding Section 508 accessibility. The document outlines clear expectations and requirements for quotations, including detailed pricing and past performance references to guide the government in sourcing effective multimedia solutions for public health communications. This solicitation exemplifies the government's structured approach to acquiring services in support of its operational functions.
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