NIH NIAID Pre-Solicitation Notice: Evaluation Services IDIQ to WOSB set-aside

Notice ID: 75N93024R00005

Related Notice: 75N93024R00005

This is a pre-solicitation notice of an upcoming recompete for a Follow-on contract. The current contract with Ripple Effect Communications, Contract No. 75N93019D00035, will expire on July 29, 2024.

It is anticipated that one single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract will be awarded for a 5-year period of performance beginning on or about July 15, 2024.

Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency.  This RFP will be available electronically on/about April 3, 2024 and may be accessed through SAM.gov.

This Contract will support the evaluation functions of the Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (PP&E) Branch and NIAID. PP&E provides institutional leadership for systematic, trans-NIAID strategic planning, evaluation, and policy analysis to support and advance NIAID’s mission. NIAID conducts a myriad of evaluations, including feasibility and evaluation design studies, needs assessments, process evaluations, and outcome and impact evaluations. This acquisition is designed to support the program evaluation and management functions of PP&E which includes the following.

Overseeing the development and implementation of an ongoing strategic planning process.

• Analyzing the NIAID research portfolio to inform policy decisions and science management.
• Directing ongoing and special assessments of research programs to guide the development of future Institute programs and initiatives.
• Developing briefing materials for NIAID staff use in preparation for meetings with and presentations to the NIH Director, federal agencies, Congress, and scientific organizations and advocacy groups.
• Preparing timely and accurate responses to Congress, HHS, other federal agencies, and NIH stakeholders who request information about the NIAID research portfolio.
• Coordinating the NIAID institutional response for draft federal rule making documents, guidance, and policy documents.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and developing position statements on key policies and regulations that affect the NIAID mission and/or its constituents.

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