HT9426-26-RFI-0001.docx

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) NOTIFICIATION TO INCLUDE INDUSTRY FEEDBACK

1. Title: Aerosol Photometer Equipment for the Facilities management Office within US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID)

2. Contracting Office: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA)

3. Location: Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD

4. Summary: This RFI/SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be construed as a solicitation, restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, or serve as an obligation on the part of the DHA. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested responder’s expense. Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal, if any is issued. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to Responders responding to this RFI/SS.

The information resulting from this RFI/SS will determine interest and capabilities available in the marketplace; and will assist in developing acquisition strategy.

5. Background/Scope: The Facility Management Office at USAMRIID has a requirement to procure two (2) 2i Aerosol Photometers from Air Techniques International (ATI) or equivalent with probes and cases. The equipment is needed to perform HEPA filter certifications required by Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL). The Aerosol Photometers are required for the Institute to remain compliant per regulatory standards put forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to certify HEPA filters installed in supply and exhaust filter housings to ensure proper filtration of air translations to and from BSL3 and BSL4 laboratory spaces.

The Government anticipates that this requirement will be awarded using the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) as Brand Name or Equal. The Aerosol Photometers must meet the requirements outlined by the government’s minimum essential characteristics, attached, which also allows for compatibility with current equipment and staff training.

How to Respond:

Please submit a Capability Statement that describes relevant experience, expertise, and capabilities based upon the size and scope of this requirement as outlined in the draft PWS.

Each response should include the following business information and must not be more than ten (10) pages in length:

a) Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.

b) Unique Entity ID number, CAGE Code, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM, at www.sam.gov) to be considered as potential sources.

c) Any and all Government IDIQ Contracts (e.g. Federal Supply Schedule, OASIS, etc.)

you currently hold (to include the vehicle and your contract number) that could be used to fulfill this requirement.

d) Describe your organization’s ability to fulfill this requirement. Please provide examples or provide references of previously completed deliverables related to this requirement.

Capability statements will be reviewed for company specific capabilities that match the required equipment outlined in the MECs. The formal closing date for this RFI/SS and for the submission of all responses is NLT 20 January 2026 at 12:00PM ET. All responses shall be submitted electronically using PDF or MS Word formats to the POC, Mr. Kevin Jandovitz at kevin.t.jandovitz.civ@health.mil. The Government will not entertain questions regarding this RFI/SS. All responses received will be considered; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Attachment:

· Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs)