Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) in support of Defense Health Agency, Headquarters United States Air Force Surgeon General (HQ USAF/SG) and United States Space Force Surgeon General is seeking informati... The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) in support of Defense Health Agency, Headquarters United States Air Force Surgeon General (HQ USAF/SG) and United States Space Force Surgeon General is seeking information in the form of capabilities statements from vendors with the potential to fully meet the requirements for technical and professional support services supporting the 59 MDW Science and Technology (S&T) Technical Clinical Research Team. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is mandatory (www.sam.gov). It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract and include a 12-month base period. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in the RFI, by potential vendors or their employees regarding this requirement is not permitted. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within USAMRAA to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of USAMRAA. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government. This RFI is for fact finding and planning purposes only. You are encouraged to inform the Government of any barriers that would prohibit your company from competing. The 59 MDW S&T office advises and conducts clinical and translational research under the guidance of the Air Force Surgeon General, the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, and the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the Air Expeditionary Force and the health of Air Force personnel and beneficiaries. In order to support the required research, S&T offices conduct translational research in the areas of emergency medical care, combat casualty care, force health protection, restorative medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine and specialty centers. This 59 MDW requirement includes technical and professional services in support of Defense Health Agency and the Air Force Medical Service clinical and translational research activities in all capacities ranging from providing personnel services to developing research execution plans and protocols, including consultation, support, and/or execution services on all aspects of the Research and Development process from concept development through FDA approval and market/field introduction. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate. Small businesses are reminded that under a small business set-aside, the contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. If the information provided contains propriety information, such information must be identified with appropriate disclaimers. At a minimum, the following additional information is requested: (1) Capability Statement; (2) Company Cage Code, SAM Unique ID, SAM registered name, address, point of contact and their telephone number and e-mail address; (3) Approximate annual gross revenue; (4) Any small business status (8(a), HUB Zone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.); and (5) Indicate which NAICS code(s) your company usually performs under for Government contracts. Responses must be provided no later than 17 June 2024 at 2:00PM Eastern Time. No extensions will be granted. Responses shall be submitted via email to the USAMRAA Point of Contacts, Ms.Tara Borntreger at tara.j.borntreger.civ@health.mil. Please do not respond with generic material only such as brochures, advertisements or other generic material.