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Volume 5 Issue 16

Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary
Tevi Troy, Deputy Secretary

In this issue:

Message from the Director
CMS Awards Optimal Seven Contracts in 2008
Government Contracting Myths & Realities
Contracting Opportunities Abound at HHS
Events Calendar
Contracting Opportunities

Message from the Director

Debbie Ridgely
OSDBU Director

Happy Holidays to everyone and we look forward to working with you in 2009. The FY 09 Procurement Forecast is posted on our website, so please review the opportunities to match your skills with our needs. The focus for FY 2009 remains on training, both internally and externally. Internally we will continue to train all acquisition and program office personnel. Externally we will maintain our support for conferences on a national, regional and local level. Emphasis remains on increasing our awards to HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran and 8(a) companies. Our VH8 event that was hosted on November 13, 2008, was very successful. We brought Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran Owned, HUBZone and 8(a) businesses to this one-day session to meet with the Contracting and Program Office officials teamed with the Small Business Specialists from every Operating Division. In addition, we had five (5) of our major prime contractors that participated in the one-on-one meetings. This edition features Optimal Solutions Group, a very successful 8(a) Small Business that has worked for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) since 2002. They started out as a subcontractor, built their expertise and in 2005 were able to perform at the prime level. On March 5, 2009, the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting HHS as their feature agency. (Details to follow) We also invite you to attend our Monthly Vendor Outreach sessions (VOS) held on the second Tuesdays of each month. Registration opens approximately 6 weeks in advance of each VOS on the OSDBU Homepage www.hhs.gov/osdbu.

Director’s Message in Spanish

CMS Awards Optimal Seven Contracts in 2008

Optimal Solutions Group, LLC (Optimal) was awarded seven prime contracts with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) this year alone. Optimal is a prime example of how small businesses are gaining traction and acceptance in an economy where “Big Business” seems to dominate federal contracting. In 2002, Optimal, a nonpartisan public policy research firm, began working with federal agencies as a subcontractor on projects with the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The work was challenging and required innovation. It helped the company develop experience in randomized field trials and real-time data collection. Optimal quickly realized that its niche was in providing objective, quantitative research and evaluation using innovative approaches in processes and technology.

By 2005, Optimal attained sufficient technical experience on its own and had a past performance for federal, state, local, non-profit and commercial contracts that proved that it was ready for “prime time”. Optimal won contracts with several federal agencies on major research contracts as a prime contractor.

In 2005, a small project to perform secondary data analysis with CMS proved to be the “foot in the door”. Although Optimal did not have enough CMS work to warrant hiring a full time CMS researcher, yet it moved forward and hired its first CMS expert. With a large business and a small business as subcontractors, Optimal's team successfully executed the contract. More projects, such as the CMS Expert Witness and Medi-Medi contracts, soon followed. Optimal’s seven awards in 2008 proved it has the right business strategy in place.

According to its CEO, the most important factor contributing to the company's success is: good employees.

Exponential Growth:
In 2008 INC. Magazine rated Optimal as No. 154 in The Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Optimal grew 1,458.7% between 2004 and 2008. According to INC. Magazine, the Federal Government is spending more than $500 billion annually on Medicare and Medicaid. There is an ever-increasing need for fraud and waste research which is Optimal's fastest-growing division of study.

Website
www.optimalsolutionsgroup.com.

Government Contracting Myths & Realities

MYTH—To get business, all I have to do is register as a vendor with HHS and the CCR and I’ll get a contract.

REALITY—You must actually market your company’s products and services. You should promote the value your business has to offer so you will be considered for an acquisition.

MYTH—The lowest bid always wins.

REALITY—The lowest bids do not always get the contracts. Agencies are looking for innovation, best value, expertise, competence and a successful track record.

MYTH—I can’t compete against the “Big-Boys”.

REALITY—Yes you can! There are several ways, here are some:
You can be a subcontractor to a large company; you can team up with another firm to strengthen your capabilities.

Meet Small Business Specialists (SBS) at HHS’ monthly vendor outreach sessions, other conferences, fairs and outreach venues.

Small Business Specialists are your advocates and can assist you in the contracting process.

SBS are also available to assist via telephone e-mail and personal visits. You can also visit www.hhs.gov/osdbu/publications/forecast.html to view new contracting opportunities.

Contract Opportunities Abound at HHS

In a recent survey conducted by the National Small Business Association in August 2008, 53% of small business owners agreed that the most significant threat to their prospective advancement was economic uncertainty. Thirty one percent of small businesses have already planned on forming strategic alliances to advance their growth.

According to the National Small Business Association, every one in two individuals in the U.S. private workforce either owns or works for a small business. Small Businesses comprise 99.7% of all U.S. private employers and contribute more than half of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.

Many small businesses have difficulty navigating the federal government contracting waters. They give up, sometimes just when they are about to reap the fruits of their labors. In times of financial uncertainty, obtaining contracts with the government can be rewarding in many ways. Among them are increasing your cash flow. You can generate additional contracts whether small or large, it can also make your company stronger by leading to alliances with large businesses that can last many years. The government pays their bills within the terms which make your receivables stronger. Your lending institutions will feel safer with government contracts when they look at your financial picture. And lastly, working on one project can open avenues for new contracting opportunities.

HHS is one of the larger Executive Agencies that buy goods and services in the nation after the Department of Defense. HHS has eleven Operating Divisions that account for most of the purchases.

The HHS OSDBU encourages all small businesses to research each one of these agencies.

HHS’ OSDBU meets or exceeds its overall small business goals. It also has in place aggressive plans to increase contracting with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone and 8(a) small businesses. HHS’ OSDBU encourages all small businesses to market diligently to all of its agencies. We encourage you to research the following agencies.

Administration for Children and Families

Administration on Aging

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Health Resources and Services Administration

Indian Health Service

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Office of the Secretary, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

Office of the Secretary, Program Support Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.

Events Calendar

January 8 - 11, 2009
Advancing Entrepreneurship USASBE 2009 Conference
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim, California
www.usasbe.org/conference/2009

January 13, 2009
Small Business Boot Camp - #1 Keys for Success/Sources of Funding
Tupelo, MS
www.mssbdc.org or 1-800-725-7232

February 19 - 26, 2009
Starting a Small Business Workshop
Huron Business Centre
Seaforth, Ontario
www.smallbusinesshuron.ca/events.htm

March 10, 2009
Getting Started With Government Contracting
North Highlands, CA
http://www.theftc.org/news&events/upcomingevents/courses/gov_certifications.htm

March 18-20, 2009
Grow Your Company Conference
JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL
www.GrowCoConference.com

Contracting Opportunities

OPDIV	NAICS	Procurement Cat	Product or Service Description	Contact	Sequence Number	Phone	Competition Type	Estimated Value
CDC		Research & Development	Governance Activity to Enable More Effective Management of Information Technology	Jeffrey Williams	HHS-CDC-06	301-435-0338	Full and Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		Research & Development	Conduct an Outcome Evaluation of the DELTA and EMPOWER Programs Which Include 14 DELTA Cooperative Agreements and 6 EMPOWER Grantees	Anne Howerton	HHS-CDC-07	770-488-1281	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Research & Development	Storage and Maintenance of NHANES Freezers and Specimens	Geraldine McQuillan	HHS-CDC-11	301-458-4371	Full and Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		Research & Development	Develop a Tool Kit to Prevent Older Adult Falls Through Home Modification	Machel Forney	HHS-CDC-12	770-488-2068	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		IT Services	Contract Close-out Support	Jamie Legier	HHS-CDC-14	770-488-2613	Full and Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		Research & Development	Development of Toxicological Profiles	Cassandra Smith	HHS-CDC-15	770-488-3319	Full and Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		IT Hardware & Software	Develop a Data Coordinating Center to Provide Data Management Services for Two CDC National Surveillance Systems, the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) System and the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP)	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-20	404-639-8878	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Research & Development	Evaluate False Positive HIV Antibody Tests in Pregnant Women Compared to other Populations Being Tested for HIV	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-21	404-639-8878	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		Business Services	Orientation and Train the-Trainer Sessions for Newly Funded CBA Providers	Tracey Barrington	HHS-CDC-22	404-639-0953	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Research & Development	Adapting Evidence-Based Behavioral Interventions for African American and Latino MSM: A Resource Guide	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-23	404-639-8878	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
CDC		Business Services	Monitoring and Quality Control of the Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Program: Increasing Health Department and Community-based Organization Capacity to provide Evidence-based Interventions and HIV	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-24	404-639-8878	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		IT Services	PEMS Data Quality Assurance Standards for CDC-Funded HIV Prevention Programs at Health Departments and Community Based Organizations (PDQAS)	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-26	404-639-8878	Full and Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Research & Development	African Americans at High Risk for HIV infection	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-28	404-639-8878	Full and Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Business Services	General Social Survey (GSS)	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-30	404-639-8878	Full and Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		Business Services	Morbidity Monitoring Project Support	Nesta Mlamba	HHS-CDC-31	404-639-8878	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		Research & Development	Camp Lejeune Mortality Study NDI Phase	Keishel Moffett	HHS-CDC-38	770-488-0643	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
CDC		IT Services	Activities Include Maintaining Current BioSense Operations, Federate Existing State and Local Real Time Surveillance Data Sources, and Pursuing Open Source Collaborative Development of BioSense Software Systems	John Lindsey	HHS-CDC-39	404-498-6835	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
CDC		IT Services	Activities Include Maintaining Current BioSense Operations, Federate Existing State and Local Real Time Surveillance Data Sources, and Pursuing Open Source Collaborative Development of BioSense Software System	John Lindsey	HHS-CDC-40	404-498-6835	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Research & Development	Bayesian Drug Safety Signal Detection in Clinical Trials with Adjustments for Imprecise Estimates. We Need to Learn how to Systematically Combine Clinical Trial Data across Drugs in Selected Therapeutic Areas to Perform Drug Safety Analyses. We will need to Convert 100 CTs and PK Data from Two Selected Therapeutic Areas (e.g., NSAIDs, anti-infectives) into a Standard CDISC Format. The CT Data could also be used to Model the Data and to Develop a Sound Statistical Method Capable of Detecting Imprecise Estimates of Safety Signals in Clinical Trials as it is being Done Currently with Data Mining of AERS Data. PK Data will Provide the Needed Context for these Signals. The Funds will be used to Convert the Data into a Perfect CDISC Format and to Develop a Systematic Bayesian Drug Safety Signal Detection for Clinical Trials with Adjustments for Imprecise Estimates.	Tariq Choudry	CDER-09-OTS-062	301-827-7167	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Research & Development	Development, Testing, Deploying, and Optimizing an Integrated Environment for Pre-2nd Quarterketing and post-2nd Quarterketing Review for Medical Officers, Animal Pharmacologists, and Clinical Pharmacologists. This Analytical Environment will give Reviewers Immediate Access to an Integrated Data Mining Signaling System with CT and PK Data	Tariq Choudry	CDER-09-OTS-063		TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Support Services for the Operation and Management of CDRH Document Control Centers Contract# HHSF223200710013C	Patricia Pemberton	CDR/ODE- 09-022	301-827-1022	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Business Services	CDRH Training - Leadership Readiness Program- Awarded July 08, 224-27601	Patricia Pemberton	CDRH/OCER-09-001	301-827-1022	Small Business Set-Aside	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Condom Labeling, M Davis & Company - HHSF2232005100061 Task Order #4	Tariq Choudry	CDRH/OCER-09-006		Small Business Set-Aside	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Support Services to Scan CDRH Documents, Do Quality Control and Upload the Documents onto the Center's IMAGE System Contract # 223045508	Patricia Pemberton	CDRH/ODE-09-023	301-827-1022	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	Support for CDRH's Center Tracking System (CTS) that Support CDRH Core Business Processes Across the Total Product Life Cycle for Medical Devices. Dynanet Provides this Support Through the CDRH Program Operations and Project Support (POPS II) 8(a) Contract - Exercise Option Year. Contract # HHSF223200650655G	Ted Weitzman	CDRH/OIT- 09-014	301-827-7178	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Acquisition, Quality Control, Coding and Entry of Medical Device Reports-Contract #223-07-6051	Patricia Pemberton	CDRH/OSB-09-024	301-827-1022	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	New Contract for FRAMS - This Contract is a Comprehensive Image Base Electronic Document Management, Workflow and Reporting System (Guident Inc.)	Ted Weitzman	CFSAN-09-C012	301-827-7178	Small Business Set-Aside	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Quick Turnaround Contracts: Survey Data Collection - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for the FDA HHSF223200510006I Task Order Contract		CFSAN-09-C014		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Quick Turnaround Contracts: Group Interview Data Collection - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for the FDA HHSF223200510008I Task Order Contract		CFSAN-09-C015		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Quick Turnaround Contracts: On-on-On In-Depth Interview - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for FDA - HHSF223200510007I Task Order Contract		CFSAN-09-C016		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Economical Cost Benefits HHSF223200730236G Eastern Research Group (Will Exercise Option Yr 2)	Patricia Pemberton	CFSAN-09-C017	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Peer Review Support for Scientific Information Disseminated by CFSAN/FDA HHSF223200710273G Research Triangle Institute ( Will Exercise Option Yr 2)	Patricia Pemberton	CFSAN-09-C018	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Study Research, Analysis and Materials Development on Topics Related to Food Safety and Defense HHSF22300610015I Consolidated Safety Services (Will Exercise Option Yr 3)	Patricia Pemberton	CFSAN-09-C019	301-827-1022	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	The Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Law Course will Provide CVM Personnel with Consistently Presented Basic and Advanced Training in the Laws and Regulations Enforced by the Agency. The FDA has a Continuing Need to Train Personnel in the Basic Legal Aspects of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and Related Regulations. A Clear and Consistent Understanding of the Laws, Regulations, and Legal Precedents is Essential to Assure Appropriate, Uniform Application of the Administrative and Compliance Guidelines of the Agency. The Overall Contract is being Administered by ORA for the Entire Agency in the Amount of 774,000. Existing Contract with Robert Spiller (F230720006I) - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	CVM-09-003	301-827-1022	8(a) Competitive	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	On-Site Support in the Technical Architecture, OITSS Liaison, & Project Support Services. Current Contract with Exeter Services (F320550194G) - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	CVM-09-006	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	TREK Contract - Office of Research Lab Supplies - Existing Contract #HHSF22320061007I - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	CVM-09-008	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Information Technology	The SP2 CIO Contract #263-01-D-0072 C-2497 Will Support the Development, Steady State and Project Management Activities for Approved IT Investments. Existing Contract with Booz Allen Hamilton (F230650437W). This request will Fully Fund Option Year 2 and Exercise and Incrementally Fund Option Year 3. THIS SHOULD ALSO BE REPORTED BY OIM	Ted Weitzman	CVM-09-009	301-827-7178	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
FDA		Information Technology	MOBIS Contract to Add Monies to Support IT Development Activities. Existing Contract with Booz Allen Hamilton (223045621). THIS SHOULD ALSO BE REPORTED BY OIM	Ted Weitzman	CVM-09-010	301-827-7178	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Research & Development	Bayesian Drug Safety Signal Detection in Clinical Trials with Adjustments for Imprecise Estimates. We Need to Learn How to Systematically Combine Clinical Trial Data Across Drugs in Selected Therapeutic Areas to Perform Drug Safety Analyses. We Will Need to Convert 100 CTs and PK Data from Two Selected Therapeutic Areas (e.g., NSAIDs, Anti-Infectives) into a Standard CDISC Format. The CT Data Could Also be Used to Model the Data and to Develop a Sound Statistical Method Capable of Detecting Imprecise Estimates of Safety Signals in Clinical Trials as it is Being Done Currently with Data Mining of AERS Data. PK Data Will Provide the Needed Context for These Signals. The Funds Will be Used to Convert the Data Into a Perfect CDISC Format and to Develop a Systematic Bayesian Drug Safety Signal Detection for Clinical Trials with Adjustments for Imprecise Estimates.	Tariq Choudry	HHS-FDA-CDER-09-OTS-062	301-827-7167	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Research & Development	Development, Testing, Deploying, and Optimizing an Integrated Environment for Pre-Marketing and Post-Marketing review for Medical Officers, Animal Pharmacologists, and Clinical Pharmacologists. This Analytical Environment Will Give Reviewers Immediate Access to an Integrated Data Mining Signaling System with CT and PK Data	Tariq Choudry	HHS-FDA-CDER-09-OTS-063	301-827-7167	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Support Services for the Operation and Management of CDRH Document Control Centers Contract# HHSF223200710013C	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CDR/ODE- 09-022	301-827-1022	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Business Services	CDRH Training - Leadership Readiness Program- Awarded July 08, 224-276019	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CDRH/OCER-09-001	301-827-1022	Small Business Set-Aside	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Condom Labeling, M Davis & Company - HHSF2232005100061 Task Order #4	Tariq Choudry	HHS-FDA-CDRH/OCER-09-006	301-827-7167	Small Business Set-Aside	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Support Services to Scan CDRH Documents, Do Quality Control and Upload the Documents onto the Center's IMAGE System Contract # 223045508	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CDRH/ODE-09-023	301-827-1022	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	Support for CDRH's Center Tracking System (CTS) that Support CDRH Core Business Processes Across the Total Product Life Cycle for Medical Devices. Dynanet Provides this Support Through the CDRH Program Operations and Project Support (POPS II) 8(a) Contract - Exercise Option Year. Contract # HHSF223200650655G	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-CDRH/OIT- 09-014	301-827-7178	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Acquisition, Quality Control, Coding and Entry of Medical Device Reports-Contract #223-07-6051	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CDRH/OSB-09-024	301-827-7178	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	New Contract for FRAMS - This Contract is a Comprehensive Image Base Electronic Document Management, Workflow and Reporting System (Guident Inc.)	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C012	410-786-1278	Small Business Set-Aside	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	Quick Turnaround Contracts: Survey Data Collection - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for the FDA HHSF223200510006I Task Order Contract		HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C014		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Quick Turnaround Contracts: Group Interview Data Collection - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for the FDA HHSF223200510008I Task Order Contract		HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C015		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Research & Development	Quick Turnaround Contracts: One-on-One In-Depth Interview - To Provide a Flexible Information Vehicle to Collect Consumer Information for FDA - HHSF223200510007I Task Order Contract		HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C016		TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Economical Cost Benefits HHSF223200730236G Eastern Research Group (Will Exercise Option Yr 2)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C017	301-827-7178	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Peer Review Support for Scientific Information Disseminated by CFSAN/FDA HHSF223200710273G Research Triangle Institute ( Will Exercise Option Yr 2)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C018	301-827-7178	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Study Research, Analysis and Materials Development on Topics Related to Food Safety and Defense HHSF22300610015I Consolidated Safety Services (Will Exercise Option Yr 3)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CFSAN-09-C019	301-827-7178	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	The Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Law Course will Provide CVM Personnel with Consistently Presented Basic and Advanced Training in the Laws and Regulations Enforced by the Agency. The FDA Has a Continuing Need to Train Personnel in the Basic Legal Aspects of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and Related Regulations. A Clear and Consistent Understanding of the Laws, Regulations, and Legal Precedents is Essential to Assure Appropriate Uniform Application of the Administrative and Compliance Guidelines of the Agency. The Overall Contract is Being Administered by ORA for the Entire Agency in the Amount of 774,000. Existing Contract with Robert Spiller (F230720006I) - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CVM-09-003	301-827-7178	8(a) Competitive	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	On-site Support in the Technical Architecture, OITSS Liaison, and Project Support Services. Current Contract with Exeter Services (F320550194G) - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CVM-09-006	301-827-7178	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	TREK Contract - Office of Research Lab Supplies - Existing Contract #HHSF22320061007I - Exercise Option Year	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-CVM-09-008	301-827-7178	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Information Technology	The SP2 CIO contract #263-01-D-0072 C-2497 will Support the Development, Steady State and Project Management Activities for Approved IT Investments. Existing Contract with Booz Allen Hamilton (F230650437W). This Request will Fully Fund Option Year 2 and Exercise and Incrementally Fund Option Year 3. THIS SHOULD ALSO BE REPORTED BY OIM	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-CVM-09-009	301-827-7178	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
FDA		Information Technology	MOBIS Contract to Add Monies to Support IT Development Activities. Existing Contract with Booz Allen Hamilton (223045621). THIS SHOULD ALSO BE REPORTED BY OIM	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-CVM-09-010	301-827-7178	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Construction	Phase II and Phase III Bldg. 62 Primate Research Area Construction of Three Neurotoxicology Labs and Mechanical Penthouse Over Existing Primate Rooms	Marcia Park	HHS-FDA-NCTR-09-017	870-543-7405	SDVOSmall Business	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Construction	Phase III and Phase V Bldg. 05A Repair Processing Area and Animal Rooms and Hallways	Marcia Park	HHS-FDA-NCTR-09-018	870-543-7405	Small Business Set-Aside	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Business Services	223-03-9902-Armed Guard Service IIT Moffett Center Extend Contract	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-OC-09-OO-OCM-702	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Recomp Contractor: TBD Provides On-Going Annual User Fee System Operations and Maintenance Support	Jody O'Kash	HHS-FDA-OC-09-OO-OFM-803	301-827-5094	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
FDA		Business Services	MRC Seal and Restripe Roadway and Parking Areas #HHSF223200720003C	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-008	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	MRC Mod-1 Bldg., Install New Condensate Return System #HHSF223200720003C	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-010	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	MRC Mod-1 Bldg., Overhaul Cooling Tower #2 #HHSF223200720003C	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-011	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Atlanta Janitorial Contract #223-04-9927 with Unique Cleaning Services, Inc to (Exercise Option to Extend term of Contract)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-016	301-827-1022	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Construction	Total Misc. Small Purchases, WEAC, Winchester, MA, Including: Solving Power Outage Problems, Replacing Roof Top Unit for Room 115, Electric Door Operators from Rear of Building, and Misc. HVAC Deficiencies not Addressed in the UESC)	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-020	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Construction	Replace Transformer and Emergency Generator, WEAC, Winchester, MA	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-023	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	Replace FA systems, MOD 1 and MOD 2, MRC, Laurel, MD	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-024	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
FDA		Construction	Subsidize UESC Contract to Replace Windows and Crawl Space Insulation, Dauphin Island, AL	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-026	301-827-1982	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	Subsidize UESC Contract for Energy Related Deficiency Items (Rmvl Rad.Filtrs MOD I, Repair Duct Leaks MOD I, Sash Closures MOD I, Install Autoclv for MOD I, MOD II TAB, Freon Storg Tnk, Rplc Exist.Cntrl Vlvs on Exist. Towers), MRC, Laurel, MD Contract #2232007200010G	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-028	301-827-1982	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Construction	Subsidize UESC Contract for Energy Related Deficiency Items, WEAC, Winchester, MA - Zero Dollar Requisition in System iProcruement #1047176	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-029	301-827-1982	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	Subsidize ESPC Contract to Replace Windows and Roof, San Juan, PR	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-030	301-827-1982	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	Total Misc. Small Purchases, MRC, Laurel MD Including: Retube Bldg D1 HW Boilers; Bldg D1 Switchgear Repairs; MOD 1 Cooling Tower 2 Overhaul; MOD 2 Cooling Tower all Overhaul; Replace/Repair Bldg A Chiller Tower Support Structure	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-034	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Construction	Repave Parking Lot, San Juan, PR	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-035	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	Replace Chemical Storage Bldg, San Juan, PR	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-036	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Construction	CVM Construction of House Nitrogen System, MOD 2, MRC, Laurel, MD	Gina Jackson	HHS-FDA-OC-09-ORPS-038	301-827-1982	8(a) Competitive	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Contract Operations	HHSF223200850730G; Web Hosting and Content Management for ScienceFIRST Intranet Site. Option year 1	Tariq Choudry	HHS-FDA-OC-09-OSMP-601	301-827-3366	8(a) Competitive	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Acquire State Assistance in Providing Inspectional Coverage of Food Establishment Listed in Official Establishment Inventory (Multiple Awards)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-001	301-827-1022	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
FDA		Business Services	Acquire State Assistance in Providing Inspectional Coverage of Feed Manufacturing Establishments Listed in Official Establishment Inventory (Multiple Awards)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-002	301-827-1022	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Acquire State Assistance in Providing Inspectional Coverage of Certified Mammography Facilities to Ensure Early Detection of Breast Cancer (Multiple Awards)	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-004	301-827-1022	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
FDA		Business Services	Acquire Contractor Assistance to Facilitate with ORA Human Resource Issues BPA# HHS223200830270G	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-007	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Obtain the Services of a Contractor to Verify Information Provided to the FDA from Foreign Food, Drug, Cosmetic and Medical Device Manufacturers BPA# HHS223200830054C	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-009	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Acquire Development Services of KIC Consulting LLC BPA# HHS223200830928P	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-011	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Analyze and Design a Laboratory Information Management System, Business Process Management System, and Sample Accountability Management System	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-112	301-827-1022	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
FDA		Business Services	Convene Conference of ALM Participants to Coordinate and Collaborate on Core ALM Initiatives, eLEXNET/NEIS, LabSAN, High Throughput, and QMIS/MARCS Interfaces	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-117	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Business Services	Enhance NEIS GIS Reporting Capabilities and Provide Training on its Use	Patricia Pemberton	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-120	301-827-1022	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
FDA		Information Technology	MARCS Work Manager System (WMS) Provides Functionality to Manage and Maintain Field Work Plans and Work Assignments. The Work Manager System is Comprised of the Following 6 Major Components: 1. Tactical Work Planner (TWP), 2. Work Assignment Manager, 3.	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-124	301-827-7178	TBD	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
FDA		Information Technology	Predictive Risk-based Evaluation for Dynamic Import Compliance Targeting (PREDICT): PREDICT is an Expert System used for Screening Imports. It Includes the Actual Software used to Assign a Risk-Adjusted Score, Current Event Intelligence Gathering, Data	Ted Weitzman	HHS-FDA-ORA-09-126	301-827-7178	TBD	5) $10,000,001 and Above
IHS	541990	Business Services	Outside Monitor for Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreements	Dale Burson	HHS-IHS-09-02	206-615-2456	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
IHS	621420	Business Services	Alcohol Prevention and Counseling Program	Donna S. Harjo	HHS-IHS-0003	615-467-1500 X1522	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	5417	Research & Development	The Overall Objective of this Study is to Obtain Reliable and Valid Data to Examine Aspects of Driving Risk Among Novice Teen Drivers	Ms. Rukshani Fernando	HHS-NICHD-0916	301-402-8552	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	112990		Provisions for Barrier Reared and Maintained Rabbits, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs and Specialized Animal Services	Melissa Gentry	HHS-NIH-	919-316-4625	Full & Open	5) $10,000,001 and Above
NIH	238990	Business Services	The Office of Research Operations (ORS), NIAID. ORS is Involved with Coordinating with Multiple Divisions Within NIAID to Provide Conceptual Studies Regarding the Use of Scientific Research Space. ORO is Responsible for Ensuring that NIAID Controlled Space is Safe to Enter for the Performance of These Efforts. The Services of a Contractor are Needed to Provide Decommissioning Services to Facilitate the Research Scientists Efforts for Pre- and Post- Vacancy Safety Clearances	Carolyn Wilder	HHS-NIH-0029	301-402-6724	8(a) Competitive	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
NIH	511130	Business Services	Communication Support for NIDA/NIH. The Objective is to Provide NIDA with Publishing and Communications Support in Delivering Materials to Educate Researchers, Practitioners, Policy Makers, the Media and the Public about Drug Abuse Research Findings. Efforts Include Creating, Reviewing and Writing Materials for NIDA's Target Audiences and Distribution Through the NIDA Exhibits and Media Programs	Diane Loeb	HHS-NIH-9-1115	301-443-6677	8(a) Competitive	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
NIH	511130	Business Services	Blending and Educational Materials. To Objective is to Provide NIDA/NIH with Publishing and Communication Support to Assist NIDA Disseminate Results of Drug Abuse Research Directly to Students and Teachers. The Contractor Shall Create, Write, Edit, Produce and Market Materials, Primarily Articles for Existing Periodicals Targeting Middle- and High-School Teachers and Students	Diane Loeb	HHS-NIH-9-1140	301-443-6677	TBD	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
NIH	541519	Research & Development	Biomedical Computing Support for DCCPS	Sheronda Pryor	HHS-NIH-04	301-496-8604	Full & Open	5) $10,000,001 and Above
NIH	541690	Research & Development	Pathology & Veterinary Support for Preclinical Toxicology	Dean Guidi	HHS-NIH-06	301-228-4219	Full & Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Data Collection Across Universities	Sheronda Pryor	HHS-NIH-03	301-496-8604	Full & Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Early Detection of Esophageal Cancer	Liem Nguyen	HHS-NIH-18	301-435-3778	TBD	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Nutritional Intervention Trials in Linxian China - Follow-up	Kenya Crawford	HHS-NIH-20	301-435-3787	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Epidemiologic Studies of Mayak Cohorts - Sole Source	George Kennedy	HHS-NIH-21	301-435-3779	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Epidemiologic Studies of Techa River Cohort -Sole Source	George Kennedy	HHS-NIH-22	301-435-3779	TBD	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	SBIR Topic 229, Phase II, Development of Molecular Pharmacodynamic Assays	Marrita Murphy	HHS-NIH-29	301-228-4218	Small Business Set-Aside	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	SBIR Topic 241, Phase II, Multifunctional Therapeutics Based Nanotechnology	Stanley Knight	HHS-NIH-30	301-228-4222	Small Business Set-Aside	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	SBIR Topic 251, Phase II, Development of Anticancer Agents	Dean Guidi	HHS-NIH-31	301-228-4219	Small Business Set-Aside	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	SBIR Topic 253, Phase II, Advances in Protein Expression of Post-Translationally Modified Cancer Related Proteins	Theresa Shroff	HHS-NIH-32	301-228-4223	Small Business Set-Aside	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541710	Research & Development	Data Collection Across Universities	Sheronda Pryor	HHS-NIH-03	301-496-8604	Full & Open	1) $100,000 to $500,000
NIH	541712	Research & Development	This Program will Support Specific IND-Enabling Product Development Activities Leading to an IND Submission Package to be Submitted to FDA. The IND-Enabling Activities will Include Decorporation Efficacy Studies to Optimize Formulation, Dose, and Dose Schedule, Drug Product Stability Studies, Drug Product GMP Manufacturing Scale-up, GLP Toxicology and Pharmacology Safety Studies, Pharmacokinetic and Metabolism Studies, Development of GLP Analytical Methods for Efficacy Studies and Radiation Committed Dose Assessments, and Completion of IND Package for FDA Submission. The Product Development Efforts will Advance the Oral DTPA Radionuclide Decorporation Agents Towards Phase I Clinical Safety Studies, GLP Animal Pivotal Efficacy Studies, and Licensure	Don Collie	HHS-NIH-0007	301-496-0992	Full & Open	5) $10,000,001 and Above
NIH	541712	Research & Development		Bernard Turner	HHS-NIH-0008	301-402-5825	Full & Open	5) $10,000,001 and Above
NIH	541712	Research & Development	Measuring the Propensity and Severity of Addiction	Tonya Anderson	HHS-NIH-9-5547	301-443-6677	Full & Open	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
NIH	541712	Research & Development	Drug Abuse Research Medications Discovery/Rat Models. The Objective is to Provide in Vivo Evaluation, in Rodent Animal Models, of Potential Pharmacotherapies for Cocaine and Other Drug Dependence that Would Prevent Relapse. It Also Provides Support for Development of Methods and Protocols for this Purpose	Tonya Anderson	HHS-NIH-9-8889	301-443-6677	Full & Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
NIH	541712	Research & Development	Analytical Chemistry and Stability Testing. The Contractor will Carry out the Development of Analytical Methods, Quality Control Tests, Dosage Form Preparation, and to Perform Stability Studies for Drug Substances and Dosage Forms to use in NIDA's Medications Development Program	Diane Loeb	HHS-NIH-9-8890	301-443-6677	Full & Open	3) $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
NIH	541990	Business Services	The Contractor Provides Logistical Support to the Office of the Director, NIAID. Specifically, the Contractor Provides Technical and Clerical Support for Management and Administration Tasks Such as for Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses, Writing, Editing, Graphics, Publications, Conducting and Planning Meetings, and for Courier and Typing Services	Ivan Hernandez	HHS-NIH-0025	301-402-6954	Small Business Set-Aside	4) $5,000,001 to $10,000,000
NIH	561110	Business Services	Support Services for the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP). The Contractor will Provide Project Management and Administration, Materials Development and Dissemination, Communications Planning and Outreach, and Meeting and Exhibit Support for the NKDEP	Nicole Belanger	HHS-NIH-NIDDK-0903	301-443-3950	GSA	5) $10,000,001 and Above
NIH	811219	Business Services	Incubators and Hybridization Oven Maintenance	Laura McGrew	HHS-NIH-0036	919-541-3813	Small Business Set-Aside	2) $500,001 to $1,000,000
OS/ BARDA	325414	Research & Development	Smallpox Antivirals- This Requirement Shall Compliment the Existing Smallpox Preparedness Portfolio	Michelle Gray	HHS-OS-0003	202-260-0950	Full & Open	5) $10,000,001 and Above

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