Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT 6 (NAMRU-6) is seeking to purchase 8 Aotus nancymaae for the Evaluation of cross-protection of lead nanobody candidate (MBL215 or MBL1D7) against ETEC expressing the co... The NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT 6 (NAMRU-6) is seeking to purchase 8 Aotus nancymaae for the Evaluation of cross-protection of lead nanobody candidate (MBL215 or MBL1D7) against ETEC expressing the colonization factor CS6 and CS17 in Aotus nancymaae. 8 Aotus nancymaae individuals These models mentioned above represent a unique asset to test the efficacy of vaccines targeting enteric diseases. The delivered Aotus nancymaae animals must have an equal gender distribution (in so much as is possible) and be at 12 months of age and weighing over >750 grams at the time of the initiation of the study. Place of Performance: NAMRU-6 – Lima, Peru If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NAMRU 6 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) to UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS - FACULTAD DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA, for the requirements of NAMRU-6. This 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 statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no 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 09:00 AM Local Time, May the 12th 2022. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: freddy.m.mendoza2.ln@mail.mil Please use subject line "N44852_Aotus nancymaae-BAC220027".