This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested.

The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award on a competitive basis, a contract for research and data analytic support services for the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). A detailed description of the requirement, the CLINs, proposal submission instructions, and all provisions, clauses, and addenda that apply to this acquisition can be found in the attached solicitation.

The solicitation number is H98210-16-R-0021 and issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-89, effective 14 July 2016, and DPN 20160630. This requirement is being advertised on a 100% 8(a) competitive set-aside basis. The NAICS code is 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, and the small business size standard is $20.5 million.

Contract award type shall be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The Period of Performance will date of award through 12-months for the base period, with two 12-month option periods.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the submission instructions contained in the solicitation by 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Thursday, August 25, 2016. Only proposals received within the response timeframe will be considered by the Government. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation, all of its supporting documents, and any applicable amendments posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at: http://www.fbo.gov. Amendments may be posted to FedBizOpps up until the response due date. All requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Robert Freeman, at: [email protected] by 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Friday, August 5, 2016.