Rhesus Monkeys Request for Quote (RFQ)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is in response to the requirements of the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) on behalf of the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok, Thailand to provide 30 Rhesus Monkeys according to specifications listed in the Request for Quote. The technical documentation for offerors proposal must meet the minimum essential characteristics described as attached.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This requirement will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Performance requirements for this contract are provided in the attached Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) of this RFQ. Your submission must include your quote as a Firm-Fixed Price order and shall also address all requirements as stated in the request for quote.

The Offeror's price proposal shall also include all other costs and reductions, discounts, or rebates offered.

Offerors' quotes shall be submitted in English and in US dollars. It shall also remain open for a minimum of 90 days from the date of submission.

The Government intends to award an order without discussions. Offeror should provide their best, complete proposal upon initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: No Later Than (NLT): 2 July 2015 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Price quotes must be emailed to James Cheng at James.Cheng1.civ@mail.mil.