Support for Mali Service Center
ID: 2023-NIAID-AMOB-2Type: Justification
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)

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https://sam.gov/opp/41ba46f00460499db96014ef333028cc/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking support for the Mali Service Center through a federal contract. The procurement aims to secure management and acquisition support services, which are critical for the effective operation of the service center in Mali. This opportunity underscores the importance of providing essential health services and support in international settings, particularly in regions requiring focused health initiatives. Interested parties can reach out to Rosemary Gomes at Rosemary.Gomes@nih.gov or call 240-669-5374, or contact Uju Obii-Obioha at uju.obii-obioha@nih.gov or 301-761-6540 for further details.

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    JOFOC Redacted.pdf
    The document justifies a non-competitive contract extension with The Mitchell Group, Inc. for management of the Mali Service Center, crucial for ongoing clinical trials in Mali, particularly related to malaria and COVID-19. The justification cites the challenging security and political environment in Mali, which makes it impractical for new vendors to assume responsibilities without causing disruption. NIAID aims to ensure continuity of essential operations and avoid adverse impacts on clinical trials, necessitating this sole-source procurement.
    JOFOC Presolicitation Notice.pdf
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with The Mitchell Group to increase the ceiling and extend the delivery period for the management of the Mali Service Center, which is critical for ongoing clinical trials related to malaria and COVID-19. The purpose of this action is to continue necessary research activities without interruption due to the unique challenges posed by the political and economic conditions in Mali. The contract is set to be negotiated under FAR and HHSAR provisions, with a performance period running from August 1, 2017, to October 31, 2023.
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