BD Flow Cytometers Preventative Maintenance for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Subject: BD Flow Cytometers Preventative Maintenance for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

1.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind 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. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained.

2.0 SUBJECT: The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is the World's foremost vaccine development institute, integrating a broad translational enterprise encompassing basic research and discovery, pre-clinical R & D, vaccine production, clinical research and field trials throughout the world . The below services requirement supports this research in the area of vaccine development.

3.0 BACKGROUND: The mission of WRAIR is to develop highly effective vaccines to ensure Warfighter operational readiness and to prevent morbidity and mortality in both military personnel and vulnerable populations for the benefit of global public health. WRAIR sustains active research programs to evaluate new antigens and delivery systems and to identify immune correlates of protection. With proven "bench-to-bedside" expertise in vaccine development, the institute manages a robust portfolio comprised of internal (DoD) and external vaccine candidates. Thus, WRAIR has the requirement for a non-personal services contract for preventative maintenance of BD Flow Cytometers.

4.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents should address the following in their capabilities statement:
The scope of this effort requires the contractor to be fully certified to provide full maintenance on all models of BD Flow Cytometers. This will include preventative maintenance both mechanical and technical; routine inspections; 24/7 emergency service with a 48 hour or less response time. Technical support will include interactive telephone and electronic mail support.

5.0 CONTACT INFORMATION: All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to brenda.i.mena.civ@mail.mil no later than 10:00 a.m. E.S.T. on Tuesday, 19 February 2019.

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