Sources Sought Notice_Hyline Eggs.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose for this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.

Purpose and Objectives:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Influenza Division (ID), National Center for

Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is seeking to identify companies capable of providing Hyline fertile chicken eggs used primarily for the isolation of influenza viruses. The embryonated chicken eggs will allow the Influenza Division a reliable way to produce large quantities of candidate vaccine viruses.

It is anticipated the start of the Period of Performance of this contract will begin on September

24, 2024.

Capability Statement/Information Sought:

Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement, which shall include documentation of the ability to perform the tasks listed in the Statement of Work, as well as information on previous successfully completed contracts for the same type of work. Please note that capability statements that only include marketing material will not be considered or reviewed.

The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, points of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable

NAICS code), and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.

Please limit your responses to five (5) pages.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.

Please submit responses to Felipe Cardenas, Contract Specialist, at tpp5@cdc.gov.

Disclaimer and Important Notes:

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. The

Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Submissions will not be returned.

Confidentiality:

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.