This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NICHD-19-030 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541990 and the business size standard is $15m. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intend to procure on a sole source basis with Dilts Partners - 429 Summit Oaks Drive - Nashville, TN 37221 for the following service: Organizational Review for NICHD DIR Reorganization.

The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) reorganized back in 2015. The Office of the Scientific Director (OSD) made a commitment to the DIR to conduct a formal evaluation of the new structure after 4-5 years. Dilts was part of the original reorganization therefore familiar with where the DIR started and how it is reorganized today.

The DIR is very complicated in how it functions now as compared to how it functioned previously. Having the previous history with the DIR, Dilts will not have to be educated in the changes in leadership, structure, etc. This will allow for Dilts to come back into the DIR knowing the pertinent questions to ask, understanding the language of the DIR, formulate an analysis for the OSD Committee to review, and minimize the costs to the DIR. Dilts lead various sessions with the employees of the Intramural program which helped to form the new structure. They are well versed in what it took to perform this reorganization as well as the commitment to have it reviewed in approximately 4 to 5 years to see if it was successful or if additional changes need to be reconsidered. Changing vendors will slow down the process, be more expensive and time consuming (duplicating effort) to bring a new vendor up-to-date. By keeping the same vendor, The DIR we be able to proceed efficiently and effectively. The purpose of this follow-up step is to gain a more general understanding by all members of NICHD regarding the new structure. It is anticipated that various personnel (investigators) will be surveyed and other staff may be included at the discretion of the SD.
There are multiple elements of this part that Dilts will be tasked to perform:
a. Creation of the survey. This will be completed by using the input from the AG leaders' interviews, from the Review Team, and from others identified by the SD.
b. This internet survey will be vetted by a small group of investigators, who are not part of its' creation to ensure that it is understandable and that the information provided will be useful in the evaluation.
c. Dissemination of the survey, with follow-up. At least two rounds of follow-up will be completed. If desired, the raw data of the survey will be confidential and not disseminated to the Review Team. We have completed both anonymous and non-anonymous surveys at the NIH and the results are roughly equivalent.
d. Summarization and analysis of the results is the final step in this part of the process. This will be completed by Dilts and presented to the Review Team.
Timeline: Between six to nine months to completion.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the services specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the below address or via email to [email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by February 14, 2019 by 9 am, EST. via email or postal mail. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-19-030. Quotations sent by postal mail or other mailing services must be submitted to the following address: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 6710B Rockledge Drive, MSC 1159B, Bethesda, MD 20892. Attention: Tina Robinson, by the date and time mentioned above. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD-19-030 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.
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