CANARY -B-CELLS

The Project Integration Office (PIO) Directorate of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) has a requirement for the production of highly sensitive and specific CANARY (Cellular Analysis and Notification of Antigen Risks and Yields) B-cells for use in the TCAN (Triggered CANARY) Tier II biological detector in support of the Pentagon Shield program. This effort requires twice a week delivery of B-cells for bio-threat agents as specified by PIO. B-cells will be delivered in batches; a batch is defined as 48 assays packaged for operational use in the TCAN system. Additionally, the Contractor will investigate strategies for increased TCAN B-cell quality control and cost savings. OPTION. If exercised, this effort will also acquire the services for the production of TCAN carousels in accordance with the drawings and engineering specifications provided by the Government. We anticipate period of performance to be 5 years, base plus 4 option years. Each option period, if exercised, will be for 365 days. The proposed procurement listed herein is a competitive small business set aside. Award of a contract from this solicitation will be made on the basis of Best Value to the government using past performance, experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest price offeror. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 325414 Any concern responding to this solicitation is considered a small business if the number of employees is 500 or less. All relevant solicitation documents including specifications and or drawings will be made available for download exclusively from the internet by accessing the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) Website http://www.fedbizops.gov. Paper copies will NOT be available. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates / amendments to any and all documents; and verifying the number of amendments issued prior to the due date for bids. The closing data and time for submission of offers will be contained within the solicitation package. NOTE to ALL Offerors: You are ultimately responsible for reviewing the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) Site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. All responsible concerns may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) in order to transact business with the Department of Defense (DOD). Lack of registration in the CCR database and failure to obtain a DUNS number will make an Offereor ineligible for award. The closing date and time for submission of offers will be contained within the solicitation package. No response to this notice is necessary. NO Source List, NO Plan Holders List, NO Bidders Mailing List will be maintained. A solicitation will be issued on or about: August 1, 2010.