Intent to Sole Source HIV and Pathogen Diagnostic and Confirmatory Testing and Monitoring and Product Development and Evaluation Support

Notice of intent to issue a sole source Contract, this is not a request for competitive proposals. The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Fort Detrick, MD anticipates awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to acquire HIV and Pathogen Diagnostic and Confirmatory Testing and Monitoring and Product Development and Evaluation Support Services. The intent is to make a sole source award pursuant to FAR 6.302(a) (1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Services are deemed to be available only from one responsible source as no other source has shown the capability to perform the services as well as provide diagnostic personnel trained and certified in the performance of all 29 regulated, high complexity tests immediately and without any degradation of clinical service or failure to meet mission timelines. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated required proprietary services within the established timeframe is invited to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer by way of the Contract Specialist within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the stated service within the established timeframe. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist, Andrew Green, at andrew.w.green17.civ@mail.mil. No telephone requests will be accepted. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, USAMRAA will proceed with the sole source contract.