R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 75N97025Q00028Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLMBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a presolicitation notice for a sole source contract aimed at providing operations, maintenance, and modernization support for ClinicalTrials.gov. The objective of this procurement is to enhance IT services that facilitate the accurate collection, storage, and retrieval of clinical trial data, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and improving data quality. This initiative is crucial for maintaining transparency and usability of clinical trial information, aligning with the strategic goals of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Interested parties can contact Delfo R. Mizhquiri at sacomizhquirid2@nih.gov or by phone at +1 301 827 4430 for further details. The expected duration of the support is six months, with a hybrid contract type involving both Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Materials arrangements.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a request for operations, maintenance, and modernization support for ClinicalTrials.gov, issued by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The objective is to enhance IT services to facilitate the accurate collection, storage, and retrieval of clinical trial data, ensuring transparency and compliance with statutory requirements. The project aims to engage specialized expertise in software design, system administration, and data quality control. Key tasks include managing data quality, providing ongoing technical support, and modernizing the existing systems to handle increasing data demands driven by expanding clinical research. The SOW stresses the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, emphasizing data accessibility and usability, in line with the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) strategic goals. The expected duration of support is six months, with a hybrid contract type involving both Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Materials arrangements. Contractors will work primarily at NIH facilities, adhering to federal security requirements. Overall, this initiative highlights the government's commitment to leveraging advanced technology to ensure that ClinicalTrials.gov continues to provide essential information on clinical studies for public and scientific use.
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