Bacterial Disease Branch Bio-Repository

Title: Bacterial Disease Branch Bio-Repository

Solicitation: W81XWH-17-T-0284

Notice Type: Sources Sought

Response Date: 16 June 2017

Classification Code: X- Lease or Rental of Facility

NAICS: 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) - nanotechnology research and experimental development laboratories.

Objectives: The objective of this requirement is to provide shipping and storage for isolates and reagents/consumables in a controlled environment meeting WRAIR requirements.

Synopsis: See Attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement

RFI INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested parties are asked to respond to this RFI and submit a capabilities statement that supports the focus of this RFI. Please review the place of performance requirements. Please submit written responses via email in Microsoft Office 2000 or 2007 format. All responses should be complete: in 12-point font; and not to exceed 5 pages total, including graphics, tables, and appendices.

No hardcopies shall be accepted. No written solicitation document is available at this time. Telephone requests will not be honored, and no bidders list shall be maintained. No inquiries regarding any potential future acquisition activities shall be entertained.
Potential offerors are requested to direct all questions via email to the Point of Contact listed below. Responses are due to the Point of Contact, Ms. Flodean Billings at email: flodean.p.billings.civ@mail.mil no later than 3:00 PM EST, Friday, June 16, 2017
CAUTION: This is an active requirement. Contractors are strictly prohibited from discussing this requirement with any member of the program office. All discussion shall be with the point of contact listed above.

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any kinds of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.