Production of Plant Derived Virus Like Particles

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in support of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition the production of plant based influenza HA virus like particles with Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology, 9 Innovation Way, Newark DE 19711. Fraunhofer was selected because of their experience in producing HA displaying virus like particles during their collaboration with Walter Reed Army Institute of Research during the H1N1 Phase 1 clinical trial.  This expression has been used as a format for the influenza projects in LID.  Changing vendors at this time would introduce variables into the protocols that would negatively affect the current projects. This is not a request for proposal.  All responsible sources may submit a response with their capabilities to provide the above services that will be considered.  The Government reserves the right to make a decision whether to this requirement is available for competition.  All responses shall be submitted no later than 2 September 2015 to Pamela.Nevels@nih.gov.