If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NAMRU SIX intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 13.106-1(b)(i) to the UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA

UPCH has a large trajectory of research in infectious and tropical diseases, mainly in bacteria.
They possesses capabilities with the technical expertise needed to successfully accomplish this essential requirement. Furthermore, a presence and approvals required for collaboration and coordination with scientific research.

The pre-solicitation is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statement shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size not smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.

Capability statements are due by 12:00 pm local time, 08 July 2017. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address:
[email protected] Please use subject line "BAC170007".

Contracting Office address:
3230 Lima Place
Washington, DC 20521 - United States

Primary Point of Contact:
Elsa de la Torre
[email protected]