Amendment__6_RFP-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2016059.pdf

RFP-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2016059 Page 1 of 2 AMENDMENT #6 (Q&A Clarification)

RFP-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2016059

“PRE-CLINICAL MODELS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES”

AMENDMENT No. 6

This Amendment provides clarification and corrections to responses provided by the Government in Amendment #1, released on May 26, 2016, and Amendment #4, released on June 10, 2016.

The responses are offered for information only and do not modify or become part of this solicitation.

Amendment Number: Six (6)

Amendment Issue Date: June 24, 2016

Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:00 PM EST

(UNCHANGED)

Issued By:

Brian A. Madgey Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions, DEA National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health 5601 Fishers Lane, Room 3D47

MSC 9821

Rockville, Maryland 20852-9821

Point of Contact:

Brian Madgey., Contracting Officer

Email: madgeyba@mail.nih.gov.

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the final posting of Amendment #6, on each copy of the proposal submitted. Failure to receive your acknowledgment of this Amendment may result in the rejection of your proposal.

The hour and date specified for receipt of proposals HAS NOT been extended.

THE CUTOFF DATE FOR QUESTIONS IS JUNE 29, 2016

mailto:madgeyba@mail.nih.gov.

RFP-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2016059 Page 2 of 2 AMENDMENT #6 (Q&A Clarification)

Amendment # 1 Correction:

8. Other: Investigator Request Inquiry

Question: Are intramural NIAID investigators able to request task orders from your contractors or can requests only come from extramural sources?

Response: Intramural investigators may request services, however, it is not done often. The vast majority of requests are extramural.

The question and response above was provided by the Government in Amendment #1. The information above requires further clarification and is hereby replaced with the language below.

8. Other: Investigator Request Inquiry

Question: Are intramural NIAID investigators able to request task orders from your contractors or can requests only come from extramural sources?

Response: Intramural investigators may request services, however, those requests must involve the development of a defined product, and they undergo enhanced administrative scrutiny. This is not done often. The vast majority of requests are extramural.

Amendment # 4 Correction:

6. Part III – Section J – Attachment 6d: Sample Task Order C02

Question: The Sample Task Order C02 indicates 40 animals. Can more than this number of non-traditional animals be used – as appropriate to the model?

Response: The submission instructions are provided as a guideline so that all Offerors are able to develop proposals adhering to the same assumptions. The Offeror is encouraged to adhere to the cost assumptions, but it is not required.

The question and response above was provided by the Government in Amendment # 4. The information above is incorrect and is hereby replaced with the language below.

6. Part III – Section J – Attachment 6d: Sample Task Order C02

Question: The Sample Task Order C02 indicates 40 animals. Can more than this number of non-traditional animals be used – as appropriate to the model?

Response: The submission instructions are provided as a guideline so that all Offerors are able to develop proposals adhering to the same assumptions. As stated in the solicitation, Offerors, at their discretion, may submit alternate proposals, or proposal which deviate from the requirements; provided, that you also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the Statement of Work. Such proposals may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised and if they are in the best interest of the Government. Alternative proposals, or deviations from any requirements of this RFP, shall be clearly identified.