Standing Offer Agreement(s) for the Provision of Toxicological Services to Support Human Health Risk Assessment of Air and Water Pollutants

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Solicitation #:	  1000156484
Closing Date:	July 16, 2014		   Time: 2:00 PM EDT


This requirement is for the department of Health Canada.


Title:  Standing Offer Agreement(s) for the Provision of Toxicological Services to Support Human Health Risk Assessment of Air and Water Pollutants

Introduction:  Health Canada (HC) is the federal government department responsible for helping Canadians to maintain and improve their health.  Health Canada strives to improve the lives of all Canadians, while respecting individual choices and circumstances, and seeks to put Canada among the countries with the healthiest people in the world.

The Water and Air Quality Bureau (WAQB) is responsible for the completion of health assessments and scientific documents with respect to population exposures to air and water pollutants.  Given the complexity and technical nature of these health assessments and scientific documents, the WAQB requires the services of experienced toxicologists to assist in their development.

Estimated Value: The total estimated value of any call-ups emanating from this proportional RFSO shall not exceed $500,000.00 (CAD), including travel and living expenses (if applicable) and all applicable taxes.  This amount would apply to fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 with two (2) one-year optional renewals to be exercised at Health Canada’s discretion as per the following table:
	
Firm Year 1	Firm Year 2	Option Year 1	Option Year 2
2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018
$150,000.00	$150,000.00	$100,000.00	$100,000.00

Ownership of Intellectual Property:  The Crown will own IP

Security Requirement:  Health Canada or its authorized representative will be a sponsor for obtaining the Designated Organization Screening (DOS) through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to ensure the facility meets the Government of Canada security requirements.

Mandatory Requirements: 	
M1.  The project lead must hold either a Ph.D. in biology, toxicology, epidemiology or chemistry, (or scientific field relevant to human health risk assessment) or proof of certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT). 

M2. The project lead must have worked on at least three (3) distinct projects concerned with human health risk assessment in the last five years and provide summaries (250 words or less) of three (3) such projects.  References for these projects (name, phone and e-mail contact information) must be provided as these may be contacted.

M3. At least one member of the project team must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in evaluating toxicological and epidemiological data in the context of human health risk assessment.

M4. At least one member of the project team must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience in providing scientific/technical or regulatory advice to government agencies.

All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the contracting officer of the Division of Procurement and Contract follows:		

Name:  Cheryl Moss
Email address:	  cheryl.moss@hc-sc.gc.ca