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Subject: 10L Bioreactor vessels for the BioFlo320 for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A R... Subject: 10L Bioreactor vessels for the BioFlo320 for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. 1.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFQ will not be entertained. 2.0 SUBJECT: WRAIR is the largest and most diverse biomedical research laboratory in the Department of Defense (DoD). The main facility, the Daniel K. Inouye building, is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Other laboratory and clinical facilities also carry out research studies in Asia, Africa, and Europe through cooperative partnerships with a host of other governments and militaries through the U.S. State Department. WRAIR’s greatest resources are the dedicated scientists, clinicians, and support personnel who make up the core of WRAIR today. By integrating basic research and advanced technology for the primary goal of protecting the Warfighter, WRAIR serves as the premier biomedical research organization within the DoD. 3.0 BACKGROUND: The medical research equipment used in WRAIR laboratories are unique, highly specialized, and often manufactured and sold through a very limited supplier base. Furthermore, long-term maintenance and product support are routinely limited to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or licensed, authorized service providers. The Pilot Bioproduction Facility at WRAIR requires a new contract towards the procuring of two (2) 10L glass bioreactor vessels and its associated accessories/connections for use with BioFlo320 bioreactor. These reactors are for use in testing and process development for vaccine production and meet the requirements of 10USC2373: procurement for experimental purposes. The following are the specific deliverables for this materiel requirement: Vessel Bundle for BioFlo® 320, water jacket, magnetic-drive, 10L Pitched-Blade Impeller Kit, magnetic-drive, for 10L vessel Ph/Redox Sensor, Mettler Toledo® InPro® 3253i, ISM®, 425mm DO Sensor, Mettler Toledo® InPro® 6850i, ISM®, 420mm DO Electrolyte, 25 mL, 3 pack, Mettler Toledo®, pack of 3x 25 mL Recirculating Chiller, ThermoFlex® 1400 PD2, 120V/60Hz Regulator Kit, water, with prefilter, for up to 4 controllers 4.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents should address the following in their capabilities statement: That they are either the manufacturer of the BioFlo 320 bioreactor and its accessories or is an authorized 3rd party vendor that can provide the entire package. 5.0 CONTACT INFORMATION: Any and all questions related to this RFI shall be directed to Ms. Brenda Mena at brenda.i.mena.civ@mail.mil. All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to brenda.i.mena.civ@mail.mil no later than 10:00 a.m. E.S.T. on Thursday, 23 June 2022.