SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Teaching Class, Genetic Counseling Supervision
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions, 6701 Rockledge Dr RKL2/6100 MSC 7902, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7902
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7902
- Solicitation Number
- NHLBI-PB-(HG)-2010-233-JML
- Archive Date
- 8/17/2010
- Point of Contact
- Jonathan M. Lear, Phone: 3014514470
- E-Mail Address
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learj@nhlbi.nih.gov
(learj@nhlbi.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 under Simplified Acquisition procedures in Subpart 13.5 as supplemental with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is NHLBI-PB-(HG)-2010-223-JML and is being issued as a Request for Quote. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-44 (July 8, 2010). This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541690. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has a requirement for professional supervision for a required course in the Johns Hopkins/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program (#415.870 JHU). It is cited in the materials used to achieve American Board of Genetic Counseling Accreditation as an essential component to the program. The program results from a collaboration between the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the NHGRI. The Period of Performance is 08/26/2010 - 05/31/2011. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses. Background: Drawing on resources from two outstanding research institutions, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have collaborated to develop a unique genetic counseling graduate program that addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services. The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Program (GCTP) was established in 1996. Its goals are to prepare graduates to: •Provide genetic counseling, with an emphasis on clients' psychological and educational needs. •Conduct social and behavioral research related to genetic counseling. •Educate health care providers, policy makers and the public about genetics and related health and social issues. The GCTP distinguishes itself in offering extensive interactive coursework to support completion of high quality, publishable thesis studies. Since its inception, the GCTP has produced a cadre of genetic counselors who broaden the scope of genetic counseling by contributing to a growing research literature that critically examines a variety of aspects of the profession and shapes future directions in the field. Statement of Work: Teaching course # 415.870.92 Genetic Counseling Supervision in the JHU/NHGRI Genetic counseling training program. This course is one of the required genetic counseling courses in the program. Purpose and Objectives for the Procurement Genetic Counseling Supervision is taught as an interactive process intended to monitor the quality of client care, improve clinical skills, and facilitate professional and personal growth of the genetic counseling students. The contractor will provide professional supervision to students enrolled in the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. The sessions will address the students counseling learning objectives and how well their clinical casework is meeting those objectives. The students will be graded on a pass/fail basis that is outlined for them in a supervision consent document. This work will be completed May 31, 2011. Contractor Requirements Professional supervision involves meeting with seven students weekly for one hour throughout the academic year. A typical supervision session will include an oral case presentation by the student supported by audiotape segments of casework highlighting issues related to learning contract goals. The contractor will also review brief written case notes. Students have the opportunity to ask questions, explore alternative interventions, discuss/discover counter-transference themes, address ethical concerns, and receive feedback and suggestions on their therapeutic interventions. Formal evaluations of the student's clinical casework will be conducted at the end of each term. Evaluation criteria will be based on self-assessment through oral and written case reports, discussion of at least three audiotaped segments of counseling sessions (or role plays) each quarter, exploration of two partial case transcripts each quarter, and the degree to which the student accomplishes the goals set forth in the learning contract. Students can expect potential benefits of supervision to include improvement of their counseling conceptualization and intervention skills and an increased sense of professional identity. In addition to a grade (P/F) students will receive a complete supervision summary at the end of the year that outlines their work and accomplishments. The course is taught over four 8-week (for a total of 32 weeks) terms extending over the academic year from 8/26/10-5/31/11. Additionally, the contractor will teach a concurrent Self-Awareness course as part of the supervision requirements of the Genetic Counseling Program. The course will consist of 4 sessions to take place in the first term, between 08/26/10- 10/31/10. Government Responsibilities NHGRI will supply the meeting rooms for supervision to occur either on the JHU campus or the NIH campus of the program. The Program Director (PD) will review student progress with the instructor on a quarterly basis or more frequently if students are encountering difficulties. The PD will submit the grades from the contractor-taught course. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables Supervision reports will be verbally summarized for the PD at the end of each term. The contractor will keep supervision notes throughout the academic year to be used to compile the written summary at the end of the academic year. A pass or fail grade will be given to the Director by e-mail correspondence at the end of each term. Inspection and Acceptance Requirements Since services will be delivered on the JHU School of Public Health campus or the NIH campus used by the Genetic Counseling Program, inspection of the site and circumstances will take place at one of these locations. The site will be inspected for a comfortable setting for the student to present his/her casework and sufficient room for the contractor to be able to take notes and listen to audiotapes in a confidential manner. The PD will inspect the setting and accept the site according to this criteria. The format for the written supervision summary will be shared with the contractor and will be required as a final document completing the four term course series. Verbal summaries at the end of each quarter on individual student progress will be required. Period of Performance The course is taught over four 8-week (for a total of 32 weeks) terms extending over the academic year from 8/26/10-5/31/11. Additionally, the contractor will teach a concurrent Self-Awareness course as part of the supervision requirements of the Genetic Counseling Program. The course will consist of 4 sessions to take place in the first term, between 08/26/10- 10/31/10. Evaluation Criteria -Past Experience - Eligible applicants must have a minimum of five years providing professional or graduate level supervision around clinical work in genetic counseling; and a minimum of five years teaching coursework related or similar to self-awareness or introduction to professional supervision. -Degree - Eligible applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in genetic counseling and preferably further education in clinical counseling. -Years of Experience - Eligible applicants must have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in the genetic counseling field. The Offeror must include a completed copy of the following provisions: 1) FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 2) FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. As stated in FAR Clause 52.212-2 (a), The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered; 3) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; and 4) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions. The offeror must include in their quotation, the unit price, the list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. Note: In order to receive an award from the NHLBI contractors must have a valid registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotes are due August 2, 2010 by 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. The award will be made based upon the requirements specified in this combined solicitation/synopsis, and to the offerer providing the best value in meeting the Government's requirements. The offerors must provide documentation in support of the specified requirements. The Government intends to evaluate offerors and may award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers, waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The quote must reference the Solicitation Number NHLBI-PB-(HG)-2010-233-JML. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted in writing to the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Office of Acquisitions, Procurement Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6151, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Jonathan Lear. Responses may be submitted electronically to learj@nhlbi.nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institutes of Health/NHGRI, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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