Stable Mineral Isotope Analysis and Kinetic Modeling Services

The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is issuing an Intent to Procure via Sole Source the award of a Firm Fixed Price-Level of Effort contract with Cornell University, Ithaca, NY to procure technical expertise and support services necessary to to provide high-sensitivity stable calcium isotope analytical services, including kinetic modeling, of stable isotope samples and human blood and urine samples using a Triton TI magnetic sector thermal ionization mass spectrometer. Also, provide total calcium concentration analysis using a Perkin Elmer Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The estimated period of performance for this acquisition is one year with four one-year options for a total of five years. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible, interested parties may identify their interest by submitting capability information by Friday, February 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. EST in order to establish the ability of the responder to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government; information received will be considered for the sole purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with responses to this notification. All inquiries must be submitted via e-mail to nathaniel.a.reus.civ@mail.mil. Telephonic inquiries shall not be accepted.