SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Data management for the NCI non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS)
- Notice Date
- 6/8/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- NCI-120076-LG
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2012
- Point of Contact
- Laura Glockner, Phone: 3014968607
- E-Mail Address
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laura.glockner@nih.gov
(laura.glockner@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive boulevard, EPS, Suite 600, Room 6070, Rockville, MD 20852, UNITED STATES Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) plans to procure on a sole source basis services from the Interlymph Data Coordinating Center, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 to create and maintain a database for the NCI non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS). This acquisition will be processed in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code is 541990 and the business size standard is $14.0 million. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. The period of performance shall be for twelve months from date of award. It has been determined that there is no opportunity to acquire green products or services under this contract. The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) is an intramural research program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) that conducts population and multidisciplinary research to discover the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer and new approaches to cancer prevention NCI is conducting a genome-wide association study to discover genetic variants associated with the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Previous studies examining genetic variants and the risk of NHL have been limited in scope and size. The specific aim of this study is to conduct a genome-wide association study of NHL using samples and data from multiple NHL studies. The purpose of this procurement is to create and maintain a database containing phenotype, covariate and genotype data from the NCI NHL GWAS. The Interlymph Data Coordinating Center is the only known contractor capable of fulfilling the requirements of this project. The Interlymph Data Coordinating Center manages and stores data from epidemiologic studies of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that are members of the Interlymph consortium. Data gathered from these studies are harmonized and then used by a large number of investigators for research projects. A centralized data coordinating center capable of managing this data is critical for the success of this project. The Interlymph Data Coordinating Center the only known source that stores and maintains data from studies included in the Interlymph consortium. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisitions on or before 11:00 AM EST on June 22, 2012. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or FAX), and original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisitions at the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (301- 402-4513) or emailed to Laura Glockner, Contract Specialist at laura.glockner@nih.gov. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number NCI-120076-LG on all correspondence.
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