Introduction
This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.
Project Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Office of the Chief Scientist for the Integrated Research Facility (IRF) at Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana, conducts innovative scientific research on viral agents requiring high or maximum containment (Biosafety Level 4) to understand transmission, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and host immune responses, with the goal of developing diagnostics and countermeasures. The IRF is seeking to purchase positive pressure suits rates for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) research. Due to the nature of work performed in the high containment lab at RML, positive pressure suits are necessary for the safety of the researchers. These suits need periodic replacement due to wear from chemical showers.
Specifically, NIAID IRF is seeking positive pressure suits in various sizes that meet all the required minimum technical requirements listed below:
Anticipated Period of Performance
It is anticipated that an award will be made in March/April 2024. Delivery of the suits are needed as soon as possible.
Capability Statement/Information Sought
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide positive protection suits which meets the minimum requirements listed above, please provide the following information:
Submission Instructions
Interested businesses who consider themselves qualified to provide the above listed positive pressure suits are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by February 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be emailed to [email protected].
Disclaimer and Important Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
Confidentiality
No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).