Intent to Sole Source - F-DOPA Synthesis: Sets Disposible Cassette

Statement of Work (SOW)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) requires project management and consulting services to support the outfitting and transition of the new Surgery Radiology, and Laboratory Medicine (SRLM) Wing, preparing it for occupancy in Spring 2029. The goal is to ensure a seamless transition and successful relocation of services.

• Project Executive Role: Serve as the primary point of contact for NIH CC Leadership, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Provide guidance, recommendations, and expertise on similar projects. Develop and oversee a Program Management Office (PMO) for the project.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct document reviews (existing design/construction documents), interviews with key staff and stakeholders (including Office of Research Facilities), and industry research to assess costs and identify requirements for reusable and new equipment.

• Transition Planning: Develop recommendations for a successful relocation of SRLM services. Evaluate and define all relevant requirements for the transition.

• Reporting: Provide detailed reports of findings and recommendations to hospital leadership.

• Task Order Management: Ensure adequate funding is programmed and managed for the $620M SRLM project. Support a collaborative forum for stakeholders to resolve issues related to the SRLM Project activation.

• Communications Support: Assist with routine communications to stakeholders, develop briefing materials for meetings (e.g., CC Leadership, CCGB), and participate in meetings to provide project updates.

• Project Management Support: Conduct bi-weekly progress meetings and provide monthly status reports. Hold deliverable review meetings as requested. Conduct occasional project site visits.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 3 months from the start date of the contract.

• Place of Performance: Primarily virtual, with site visits as appropriate. Contractors will not be provided with office space but can schedule NIH conference rooms. Work not requiring face-to-face interaction will be completed off-site.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price Contract.

• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience in similar healthcare projects, understanding of federal acquisition regulations, communication skills, and cost competitiveness. Specific weighting includes 40% strategic approach, 20% knowledge/experience in clinical research settings, 20% proposed team/references, and 20% cost.

• Security: Compliance with HHS/NIH security policies, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), mandatory training, and incident response protocols, is required. Access to sensitive information requires appropriate background investigations.

• Deliverables: Task Order Management Plan, Bi-weekly Progress Meetings, Monthly Status Reports.

• References: Three references for jobs of similar size and scope are required.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source Justification and Approval for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. It outlines the need for project management and consulting services to support the outfitting and transition of the new Surgery, Radiology and Laboratory Medicine (SRLM) building. The services are required to ensure the successful transition from current SRLM space to the new SRLM Wing, which is slated for occupancy in Spring 2029. The consultant will assist with communication activities and provide project management support.

This justification is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale for a sole-source acquisition. It details the nature of the acquisition, which is related to the ongoing construction of the SRLM building. The document specifies that the services are required to support the outfitting and transition phases, including communication and project management. The statutory authority cited is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The anticipated cost is $25,000, which is deemed fair and reasonable. The justification states that there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements, specifically mentioning real-time 2D ultrasound imaging, customized vascular access applications, procedure documentation, vessel measurement tools, and electronic connectivity as unique requirements.