STEMSources_Sought_Notice.docx

Sources Sought Notice/Intent to Award Sole Source

1. Sources Sought Number: 0010843196

2. Sources Sought Title: STEM Behavioral Test Platforms.

3. Agency: United States Army Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD)

4. Office: Laboratory Services Branch, Research Support Division

5. Contracting Office: U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.

6. Location:

7. Synopsis: USAMRAA, on behalf of USAMRICD, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice with the Intent to Award a Sole Source contract. This is not a request for proposals. This notice does not represent a commitment by the government to pay for cost incurred in preparation and submission of data in response to this announcement.

This is a Sources Sought Notice with the intent to award a sole source contract to in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is provided as information to the marketplace, market research to identify sources, and an opportunity for qualified companies to express their interest in and demonstrate, their capabilities to provide the required work.

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. All information received in response to this notice shall be marked “Proprietary” and they will be handled accordingly. Responses to the notice will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be entertained.

8. Background: The USAMRICD is a world leader in the discovery and development of medical products and knowledge solutions against chemical threats through research, education and training, and consultation. It is through successful partnerships with outside agencies that the institue is able to maintain a high level of excellence. A non-personal service contract is required to provide USAMRICD with the resources to

9. Scope and Purpose: USAMRICD requires STEM Behavioral Test Platforms in experimentation performed onsite. These platforms require periodic assembly, maintenance, upgrade, repair and replacement as they become unserviceable from use or the units require modification to better perform the tasks for which they are intended. USAMRICD requires the use of a private company to provide assembly, maintenance, upgrade, repair, and replacement of behavioral test platform services

Accounting of Contract Services Cost for Providing Accounting for Contract Services – APG 5152.237-4900,

10. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code for this procurement is 54712 with a PSC AN17.

11. Submission Instructions: Entities interested in submitting a response must furnish in writing, a 2-3 page (not including cover page, index or list of references) synopsis of their capability to provide the described product, including any necessary lead time. Companies responding to this notice must provide complete contact information (telephone, address, email address). Responders must identify their company’s business size (based on the NAICS size standard), business status (i.e. small business, disadvantaged, HUB zone, woman owned, service disabled veteran owned). Please also include information regarding any prior experience with U.S. Government contracts and experience performing this type of service.

10. Anticipated period of performance: To be determined.

11. Response Due Date: Interested parties shall forward submissions to Mr. Brandon Roebuck at derek.m.chuff.civ@mail.mil electronically by 3:00 pm (EST) 23 May, 2016. Telephonic communication will not be considered as submission or as a receive response.