RFI - Bioinformatics Genomics svcs.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE REFLECTS CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AS OF THIS PRINTING. THESE FACTS MAY BE UPDATED OR REVISED IN THE ACTUAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, WHEN ISSUED.

This notice is to determine the availability of potential sources capable of providing high quality bioinformatics and genomics services in support of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Fort Detrick, Virginia. Interested sources must provide their GSA OASIS+ prime contract information.

A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) non-personal services task order is anticipated that will consist of a base period of performance starting 30 September 2026 through 29 September 2027. The resultant contract will feature four (4) one (1) year option periods and one six-month optional extension period consecutively following the base period.

It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology [except nanobiotechnology]), with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and Product/Service Code (PSC) AN42 (Health R&D services; Healthcare – other, applied research).

It is requested that all interested parties under the NAICS 541714 respond to this posting via email to austin.p.waller.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 PM ET Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Responses are not to exceed four (4) typewritten pages in a searchable “PDF” file, 8.5 X 11 paper with a minimum 12 point font size. The page limit is inclusive of the cover sheet. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this Notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party. Please direct any questions concerning this Notice to Austin Waller at austin.p.waller.civ@us.navy.mil.

Responses from interested parties shall include the following information:

(Page 1) Cover Sheet that includes:

(Pages 2-3) Synopsis of the potential offeror’s understanding of the requirement - demonstrating the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the requirements of the PWS. Included in the capabilities statement should be an overview of the contractor’s plan for recruiting, developing, and retaining personnel with the necessary skill sets to accomplish the PWS

(Pages 4) Past Performance information that includes:

· Provide relevant past performance information, of two contracts/efforts within the past three (3) years. Must include the applicable contract or task order number and contract vehicle, clearly state if the responder was a prime or subcontractor under the effort, final contract price, dates of performance, number of FTE’s performing, and project location.

· Provide a brief description of the effort and a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contract(s) or effort(s) to the requirements in the PWS. A customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and e-mail address should also be included.

· Demonstrate requisite skills, resources, and capabilities necessary to perform ALL the requirements of the draft PWS. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience and/or capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.

The Navy has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this notice should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

This is not a notice of solicitation issue. This RFI does not constitute a RFQ, nor does this issuance restrict the Government’s acquisition approach. All submissions are required to be submitted via e-mail to austin.p.waller.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 PM ET Tuesday, July 7, 2026. No facsimile responses will be accepted. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI nor will it reimburse for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.

Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors/quoters to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Failure to comply with the above directions displays a lack of professionalism and the Government reserves the right to remove unprofessional responses from consideration of this market research.