Acquisitions Management intends to negotiate on a sole source basis

with Janet Smith under Simplified Acquisitions Procedures to provide

the Office of Human Subjects Research Protections with various

Administrative Services using other than full and open competition procedures

pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 13.106-1 (b) only one source

reasonable available.  Attached is a draft Statement of Work. 

NIH knows of no one who can fulfill this acquisition requirement within the

timeframe necessary and with the degree of expertise and experience needed

for the quick responses that are necessary in many instances.  It would be

cost-prohibitive to attempt to orient and train another contractor in the

complexities and unique characteristics of the work required.  Substituting

another contractor would involve an extensive learning curve on the part of the

new individual as well as increased and duplicative costs.   

The North American industry Classification System is 561110 and the size

standard is $7,000.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes

preparation.  No solicitation document exists.  Any firm that believes it can

provide the stated capability with the established time frame is invited to

submit a written notification to the Contract Specialist by April 13, 2011

at 1pm EST.  Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to

demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the stated capability.  Information

can be sent to Contract Specialist, Aleise Roberts at [email protected].

No telephone request will be accepted.  Responses received will be evaluated;

however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed

procurement based upon responses tot his notice is solely within the discretion

of the government.  If no responses are received, NIH will proceed with the

sole source purchase order.     

The contractor shall submit a firm fixed price offer including any discounts.

Offers shall have detail description of services offered, availability of

period of performance, and past performance data for similar work including

performance data, and price.  A completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3

Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, should be submitted

with the proposal.  A copy of Representations and Certification is available on the

FAR website of the internet.  The following clauses are applicable to this requirement.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - 52.212-5, Contract Terms and

Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial

Items; and 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.  Offers must

be in writing and addressed to the Contract Specialist Aleise Roberts at

[email protected].