Support Services for Protein Expression and Purification, Enzyme Assays, and Bacterial Growth inhibition assays for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

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 George Mason University, Manassas, VA to procure technical expertise and support services necessary to perform protein expression and purification, enzyme assays, and bacterial growth inhibition assays in support of the Wound Infections Department (WID), Bacterial Diseases Branch, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The Wound Infections Department (WID) within the Bacterial Diseases Branch at WRAIR conducts research to defeat combat-related wound infections. The estimated period of performance for this acquisition is one year with two (2) one-year options for a total of three 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, January 6, 2016 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.