Epidemiology Support Services Contract
ID: EPI_RFI-SS_NIEHS_2023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7fb82495385406e96ba92593d9519c5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Epidemiology Support Services under a forthcoming contract. The primary objective of this procurement is to deliver comprehensive epidemiological, scientific, technical, and data management support to Principal Investigators within the Epidemiology Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). This initiative is crucial for advancing research on environmental impacts on human health, particularly in managing epidemiological studies and responding to public health emergencies. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by December 21, 2023, with the anticipated contract valued at up to $115 million over a ten-year period starting in June 2026. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Adam Muhsin at adam.muhsin@nih.gov or Erica Kitzmiller at erica.kitzmiller@nih.gov.

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    Adam Muhsin
    adam.muhsin@nih.gov
    Erica Kitzmiller
    erica.kitzmiller@nih.gov
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    11.23.2024 - SB Sources Sought Notice (EPI).docx
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) issued a Small Business Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable small businesses for Epidemiology Support Services. This SSN serves as a market research tool before a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and involves five key goals: facilitating engagement with industry, enhancing understanding of market capabilities, gathering vendor input, ensuring fair competition, and discovering small business capabilities. The contract will focus on project management, research development, biospecimen management, statistical programming, and IT coordination, spanning a ten-year anticipated performance period starting June 2026. Interested vendors are asked to submit information outlining their capabilities, business size, and relevant experience, adhering to specific guidelines. The document emphasizes the NIEHS's objective to promote healthier lives by researching environmental impacts on health across various life stages. It solicits detailed responses from businesses experienced in similar efforts and encourages submissions that demonstrate their breadth of knowledge and capability without disclosing proprietary information. Overall, the SSN outlines a structured approach for government-acquired services from small businesses in support of key health-related research initiatives.
    11.23.2024 ATTACHMENT 1 - SOW.pdf
    The Epidemiology Support Services Contract Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the responsibilities of a contractor providing comprehensive epidemiological and technical support to Principal Investigators within the Epidemiology Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The contractor will assist in the planning, execution, and management of various epidemiological studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis of biological samples. Critical tasks include developing data collection instruments, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, managing data systems, conducting field research, and providing statistical analyses. The contractor must have experience working with diverse populations and adapt to changing research needs, especially in response to public health emergencies. The SOW emphasizes the necessity for rigorous quality control, documentation practices, and communication with various stakeholders, including governmental agencies and community groups. Overall, the document serves as a guide for contractors to support the mission of the NIEHS in understanding health impacts related to environmental exposures, fostering collaboration and efficient research methodologies.
    Attach 1. EPI Draft SOW.pdf
    The Epidemiology Support Services Contract aims to provide comprehensive epidemiological and scientific support to the Principal Investigators within the Epidemiology Branch of the NIEHS. The contracted services include subject enrollment, management of epidemiological studies, data analysis, statistical support, and field research assistance. The Contractor will function in a supportive role—conducting studies as directed by the Government without engaging in independent research. Key responsibilities involve recruiting subjects from diverse populations, maintaining high retention rates, and organizing training programs and procedure manuals for study personnel. The Contract outlines extensive technical requirements, such as specimen collection, processing, data management, and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines throughout various study stages. The Contractor will oversee quality assurance, managing data tracking systems, and preparing for rapid response to public health emergencies. Additional duties include development and maintenance of data-sharing policies, production of publication-quality graphics, and management of biorepositories, among other tasks. This initiative underscores the Government's commitment to addressing public health challenges through rigorous research protocols and collaborative efforts across multiple disciplines.
    EPI Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and capabilities related to epidemiology support services. This initiative aims to enhance market understanding and engage potential contractors ahead of a future Request for Proposal (RFP). The contract will cater to the NIH's mission of researching environmental impacts on human health and will cover areas such as program management, data handling, and IT infrastructure coordination. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements, delineating their experience across specified tasks outlined in a Draft Statement of Work (SOW). The expected contract type is cost-reimbursement, with a projected period of performance lasting ten years, beginning June 2026, and a total estimated cost not exceeding $115 million. NIEHS seeks to determine the feasibility of contractors in meeting these needs, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with diverse populations and responsiveness to national health crises. Responses are due by December 21, 2023, demonstrating qualifications, past performance, and suggestions for refining the SOW to ensure effective acquisition strategy development.
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