Inactive

The U.S Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6) in Lima, Peru is searching for sources in the field of research on tropical infectious diseases, for a surveillance study of malaria and in regions ... The U.S Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6) in Lima, Peru is searching for sources in the field of research on tropical infectious diseases, for a surveillance study of malaria and in regions located in the Norte de Santander State in Colombia (South America). This study is funded by The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, Division of Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System Operations (AFHSC-GEIS) and aims to study the distribution of malaria in endemic regions and assess changes in prevalence of drug resistance. This acquisition requires the institution to carry out coordination, obtainment of study authorization from local health facilities and local IRB approval to perform the study in Brazil; recruitment and training of personnel for performing the study; collect epidemiological data and biological samples; label and keep samples in adequate conditions for preservation; and perform molecular biology activities including but not limited to DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing. The contract will have a performance period of 1 year with optional extension period for two additional years. It is the intent of NAMRU-6 to award this requirement to Kansas State University (KSU) USA. KSU is among the best 1000 universities in the world with a long-standing line of research in arthropod borne diseases. KSU is the only institution able to meet our research needs in Colombia with active research in arthropod borne diseases such as Zika, Dengue and Malaria Norte de Santander. Furthermore, KSU is conducting collaborative work with NAMRU-6 during the current year showing high professional standards, generating high quality research, and accrued the necessary level of experience to successfully run the multiple activities that comprise the study. If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NAMRU 6 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 13.106-1(b)(i) to Kansas State University (KSU). 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 12:00 PM Local Time, 08 August, 2019. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail only as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: genaro.m.vasquez.ln@@mail.mil. Please use subject line "PAR190412".