Special studies & analysis - not R&D / Tuberculosis Disease

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement to continue collaborative with the National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai, India in accordance to an International Agreement devoted to the development that leads to a better understanding and treatment of the tuberculosis disease. National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai, India has worked with NIAID for the past five (5) years. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE NOT BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All responsible sources who feel they can meet these requirements shall submit their capability to perform these services that will be considered by the Agency. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Offers must be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Monday, November 2, 2015. Point of contact concerning this requirement is Tonia L. Alexander who can be reached by phone and 240-669-5124, or e-mailed at talexander@niaid.nih.gov. Collect calls will not be accepted