TRAINING CLASSES FOR EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS

RFQ-NIH-6243218 SHIPPING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES AND DIAGNOSTICE SPECIMEN COURSE This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price Contract plus two twelve month option years that will be issued from this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 24 tailored training classes in Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens. Of these 24 classes, 15 will be full-day courses and 9 will be half-day refresher courses. These courses will provide personnel with the knowledge and certification to package and ship by air or ground transportation: Category A Infectious Substance Biological Substance, Category B Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen Genetically Modified Organisms/Microorganisms Dry Ice Liquid Nitrogen in Dry Shipping Container Specimens on Wet Ice Please see the attached Statement of Work for entire requirement description. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03, dated 01/01/2022. This requirement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430. Its associated Small Business Size Standard in dollars in $12M. Description Background: Employees and contractors must have the proper knowledge and certification to ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens. Currently, there is a demand at NIH to have training in proper shipping procedures presented on site. The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), Office of Research Services (ORS), has been asked to provide a series of one-day and half-day courses to NIH employees so that they may ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens in accordance to the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and the current Edition of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This RFQ incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2 incorporated above is completed as follows. Quotes received in response to this RFQ will be evaluated using the lowest-priced-technically-acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be determined “Technically Acceptable” the offeror must provide the items listed under item 5. above. The Government seeks the earliest delivery; therefore, delivery times may also be considered to determine award. Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Nov 2021) , applies to this acquisition and no addenda to the clause are included. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jan 2022) , applies to this acquisition. Questions are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2022. Send questions via email to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 18, 2022. Send quotes via email in PDF format to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. RFQ-NIH-6243218 SHIPPING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES AND DIAGNOSTICE SPECIMEN COURSE This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price Contract plus two twelve month option years that will be issued from this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 24 tailored training classes in Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens. Of these 24 classes, 15 will be full-day courses and 9 will be half-day refresher courses. These courses will provide personnel with the knowledge and certification to package and ship by air or ground transportation: Category A Infectious Substance Biological Substance, Category B Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen Genetically Modified Organisms/Microorganisms Dry Ice Liquid Nitrogen in Dry Shipping Container Specimens on Wet Ice Please see the attached Statement of Work for entire requirement description. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03, dated 01/01/2022. This requirement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430. Its associated Small Business Size Standard in dollars in $12M. Description Background: Employees and contractors must have the proper knowledge and certification to ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens. Currently, there is a demand at NIH to have training in proper shipping procedures presented on site. The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), Office of Research Services (ORS), has been asked to provide a series of one-day and half-day courses to NIH employees so that they may ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens in accordance to the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and the current Edition of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This RFQ incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2 incorporated above is completed as follows. Quotes received in response to this RFQ will be evaluated using the lowest-priced-technically-acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be determined “Technically Acceptable” the offeror must provide the items listed under item 5. above. The Government seeks the earliest delivery; therefore, delivery times may also be considered to determine award. Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Nov 2021) , applies to this acquisition and no addenda to the clause are included. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jan 2022) , applies to this acquisition. Questions are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2022. Send questions via email to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 18, 2022. Send quotes via email in PDF format to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. RFQ-NIH-6243218 SHIPPING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES AND DIAGNOSTICE SPECIMEN COURSE This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price Contract plus two twelve month option years that will be issued from this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 24 tailored training classes in Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens. Of these 24 classes, 15 will be full-day courses and 9 will be half-day refresher courses. These courses will provide personnel with the knowledge and certification to package and ship by air or ground transportation: Category A Infectious Substance Biological Substance, Category B Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen Genetically Modified Organisms/Microorganisms Dry Ice Liquid Nitrogen in Dry Shipping Container Specimens on Wet Ice Please see the attached Statement of Work for entire requirement description. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03, dated 01/01/2022. This requirement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430. Its associated Small Business Size Standard in dollars in $12M. Description Background: Employees and contractors must have the proper knowledge and certification to ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens. Currently, there is a demand at NIH to have training in proper shipping procedures presented on site. The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), Office of Research Services (ORS), has been asked to provide a series of one-day and half-day courses to NIH employees so that they may ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens in accordance to the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and the current Edition of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This RFQ incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2 incorporated above is completed as follows. Quotes received in response to this RFQ will be evaluated using the lowest-priced-technically-acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be determined “Technically Acceptable” the offeror must provide the items listed under item 5. above. The Government seeks the earliest delivery; therefore, delivery times may also be considered to determine award. Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Nov 2021) , applies to this acquisition and no addenda to the clause are included. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jan 2022) , applies to this acquisition. Questions are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2022. Send questions via email to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 18, 2022. Send quotes via email in PDF format to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. RFQ-NIH-6243218 SHIPPING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES AND DIAGNOSTICE SPECIMEN COURSE This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price Contract plus two twelve month option years that will be issued from this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 24 tailored training classes in Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens. Of these 24 classes, 15 will be full-day courses and 9 will be half-day refresher courses. These courses will provide personnel with the knowledge and certification to package and ship by air or ground transportation: Category A Infectious Substance Biological Substance, Category B Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen Genetically Modified Organisms/Microorganisms Dry Ice Liquid Nitrogen in Dry Shipping Container Specimens on Wet Ice Please see the attached Statement of Work for entire requirement description. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03, dated 01/01/2022. This requirement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430. Its associated Small Business Size Standard in dollars in $12M. Description Background: Employees and contractors must have the proper knowledge and certification to ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens. Currently, there is a demand at NIH to have training in proper shipping procedures presented on site. The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), Office of Research Services (ORS), has been asked to provide a series of one-day and half-day courses to NIH employees so that they may ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens in accordance to the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and the current Edition of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This RFQ incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2 incorporated above is completed as follows. Quotes received in response to this RFQ will be evaluated using the lowest-priced-technically-acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be determined “Technically Acceptable” the offeror must provide the items listed under item 5. above. The Government seeks the earliest delivery; therefore, delivery times may also be considered to determine award. Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Nov 2021) , applies to this acquisition and no addenda to the clause are included. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jan 2022) , applies to this acquisition. Questions are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2022. Send questions via email to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected]. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 18, 2022. Send quotes via email in PDF format to Ms. Van Holley, [email protected].