SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Edit SIS Database Content
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20894
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2012527
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2012
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly Pringle, Phone: 301-496-6546
- E-Mail Address
-
kp271m@nih.gov
(kp271m@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a Small Business Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and technical capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUB-Zone small businesses; service-disabled small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; 8 (a) small businesses; women-owned owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541512 with a small business size standard of $14 million. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research ONLY. 1.0 BACKGROUND The Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) at The National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers a variety of toxicological and environmental health databases to the public through the web including Haz-Map, the Household Products Database, and the Dietary Supplements Database. All are the property of private parties and are licensed to NLM. The files are built and maintained by the owners. Before the Library integrates the files into its website, quality control procedures and review by the library has to take place. The files must then be linked to other NLM files such as ChemIDplus, HSDB, PubMed, and other potential newly released federal government resources. 2.0 PURPOSE and OBJECTIVES This requirement involves the review of chemical and biological information of the Haz-Map file on TOXNET. 3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Tasks may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Assist in the review of the data in Haz-Map, Household Products Database, and Dietary Supplements Database for completeness and suitability in the SIS suite of databases. 2. Assist in testing the web interface when the files are updated, or new files are created which are related to existing databases. 3. Test all the links to NLM files making sure the appropriate names, synonyms and chemical registry numbers are used. Also, assist in ensuring that all files are being linked correctly based on backend database structure. Search STN files as needed. 4. Checking information in the files with original sources used. Sources such as the ACGIH TLV, IARC Monograms, OSHA Hazardous Chemicals and NTP Carcinogens. 5. Review and test other files as needed and directed by the project officer. 4.0 ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE NLM anticipates that the period of performance will be for one year from the date of award with two additional one-year option years. 5.0 CAPABILITY STATEMENT/INFORMATION SOUGHT Capabilities of Organization The NLM seeks organizations or scientists with specific capabilities. Any organization/person must possess all of the following: 1) Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and familiarity of the NLM's TOXNET system and its data entry system to be able to review and test data with the links of other TOXNET files. 2) Demonstrated evidence of the scientific knowledge of the chemicals and biological agents listed in HazMap and its properties. 3) Demonstrated experiences in reviewing the biological and chemical agents of similar database with regard to its accuracy, spelling and completeness of content. 4) Demonstrated experiences in testing database systems and making sure the appropriate names, synonyms and Chemical Registry Numbers are used. 5) Demonstrated experiences in testing database files and making sure all files are being linked correctly based on backend database structure. 6) Demonstrated experiences in knowledge and familiarity with the sources listed on HazMap. Sources such as ACGIH, TLV, IARC Monograms, OSHA Hazardous Chemicals and NTP Carcinogens. 7) Demonstrated knowledge of the security requirement for database systems. 8) Demonstrated knowledge and experiences in testing various database structures, in particular, familiarity with specific databases such as HazMap, the Household Database, the Dietary Supplement Database, or similar databases.   Interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must adhere to the following: (a) Provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, skills, and ability to fulfill the Government's requirement. The capability statement should be complete and contain sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding capabilities; however, the statement should not exceed 10 pages. (b) The capability statement must identify the responder's business type and size; DUNS number; NAICS code, and technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. (c) All capability statements must be submitted electronically no later than 12:00 pm local prevailing time on Friday, August 31, 2012 to Kimberly Pringle at pringlek@mail.nih.gov. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OAM/NIHLM2012527/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Primarily at Contractor site, United States
- Record
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