RFI - ECL Kits and Consumables - Broad Scope.docx

Request for Information (RFI) Electrochemiluminescence Analyzers and Consumables

1. General Information

Contracting Office Address:

US Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)

Edgewood Contracting Division

8456 Brigade Street, E4215

APG (Edgewood), MD 21010-5401

2. Overview This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, published in accordance with FAR Parts 10.002 and 15.201 in support of market research. This is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), or Request for Proposals (RFP).

The U.S. Army is seeking information on industry’s capability to provide electrochemiluminescence analyzers and associated consumables for the identification of microorganisms, viruses, and microbial toxins. A key requirement is that the consumable assays for the analyzer system must have the option to utilize government-furnished capture and detection antibodies.

3. Submission Requirements for Interested Parties Interested firms who believe they are capable of providing the above-mentioned products are invited to indicate their interest by providing the following information. All responses shall be no longer than five (5) pages.

· Company Information:

· Company Name & Address

· Overnight delivery address (if different)

· CAGE Code

· Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone, Fax)

· Business Size (e.g., large, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, woman-owned, etc.)

· Technical and Manufacturing Capability:

· A description of the company’s expertise in providing electrochemiluminescence analyzers and associated consumables.

· Information on the current availability of multiplex electrochemiluminescence assays for the identification of toxins of biological origin (at a minimum: ricin, botulinum, and staphylococcal enterotoxin B toxins).

· Details on the manufacturing readiness and maturity for the analyzers and consumables, including the maximum monthly full-rate production capacity.

· Information on how the analyzer system protects operators from exposure to hazardous samples (microorganisms, viruses, biological toxins).

· Information on how the system's consumable assays can incorporate government-furnished antibodies for capture and detection.

· Information on the extent to which the analyzer meets MIL-STD-810 requirements.

· Information on whether the product is a commercial product IAW FAR 2.101.

· If the product is commercial, but requires modification, provide information regarding the lead time.

· Assumptions:

· All assumptions, including any assumed Government support and Government-Furnished Property (GFP) required to execute the work, must be clearly identified.

· All proprietary and restricted information must be clearly marked.

4. Important Disclaimers & Submission Details

· This is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an IFB, RFQ, or RFP.

· There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any supplies or services described in this RFI.

· Responses to this RFI will be treated as information for Government consideration only.

· No payment will be made for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

· This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.

· The Government will not reimburse contractors for any costs incurred in responding.

Sarah Eggerling, Contract Specialist: sarah.e.eggerling.civ@army.mil