NIAID High Containment Integrated Research Facility Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD (IRF-Frederick)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HHS-NIH-NIAID-75N93025R00016
- Agency
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Frederick, Maryland 21702, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking small businesses to provide comprehensive scientific, operational, and administrative support services for the High Containment Integrated Research Facility (IRF-Frederick) located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. The procurement focuses on supporting research activities related to emerging infectious diseases and biodefense pathogens, with specific requirements for work in high-security biosafety level (BSL-4) environments. Interested small businesses must submit a five-page capability statement by April 11, 2025, at 5 PM EST, demonstrating their experience and qualifications for delivering critical research support services. The evaluation will likely emphasize technical capabilities, relevant past performance, and the ability to operate in complex scientific research settings. Key contract requirements include providing scientific services, animal care and technical services, and administrative support, with staff availability during core hours of 0700-1900 EST/EDT and potential emergency response capabilities.
The solicitation is specifically targeting small businesses, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), veteran-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged business categories. The current contract is held by Laulima Government Solutions, and the new procurement is structured as a follow-on contract with an anticipated one-year base period and potential for six additional one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract to a total of seven years. While specific award values are not disclosed in the sources sought notice, the comprehensive nature of the services and the specialized research environment suggest a significant contract value. The facility operates on a 24/7 basis, indicating the need for robust and flexible support services across scientific, technical, and administrative domains. The contract will be categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of AN11 for Health R&D Services.
Notice text
See the attached Sources Sought Notice for more information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSN IRF.pdf |
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