Specialized Biosafety Level 4 training
The solicitation number for this acquisition is HHS-NIH-OD-OLAO-SBSS-14-127. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small business; service disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541690 for the proposed acquisition Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.
The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), Office of Research Services, National Institutes of Health, has an immediate need for expert training support services to present specialized Biosafety Level 4 training to personnel associated with the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF), Frederick, MD, and others at the NIH BSL-4 National Training Center (BSL-4 NTC). Subject Matter Expert (SME) training support is critical in order to prepare the research staff that will be supporting the mission of the NIAID IRF in Frederick MD.
If your organization is a small business and has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: (1) Organization name, address, email address, web site address, and telephone number (2) size and type of ownership for the organization [i.e., small business, small disadvantage business, 8 (a) firm, etc]. Business experiences, sizes, types, and socioeconomic designations shall be included with the capability statements.
RESPONSES
The proposed acquisition action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capabilities by submitting information by May 23, 2014, 12:00 p.m. EST. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Electronic submissions preferred; [email protected]. Please send/deliver capability statements to the following address: National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, OLAO, 6011 Executive blvd., Room 537AA, Attn: Anne Mineweaser, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7663: NOTE: When hand delivering or using FedEX, UPS, and other courier services, you MUST use the following City, State and Zip code: Rockville, MD 20852
Anne Mineweaser, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-827-7683, Fax 301-402-0493, Email [email protected]
