--Human Lung Models & Air/Cell Exposure to Assess Pulmonarly Injury/Therapeutics Against Chemical Warfare Nerve Agent

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to award a sole source contract to PIETER VAN WEENEN & CO. GMBH, located in Waldkirch, Germany, for the supply of Human Lung Models and Air/Cell Exposure equipment designed to assess pulmonary injury and therapeutics against chemical warfare nerve agents. This specialized equipment is essential because it ensures uniform exposure of each cell in the human in vitro lung model, a capability that no other known source can provide. The procurement will proceed under FAR 6.302-1 authority, which allows for other than full and open competition due to the uniqueness and sole source nature of the equipment. There is no solicitation number assigned; instead, the contract can be referenced using PR Number W74MYF7074N502. Interested parties are informed that this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but any written challenge to the sole source determination must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that another source can fulfill the requirements and that competition would benefit the Government. If no valid responses are received within fifteen days of the notice's publication, the contract will be awarded without further notice. The designated point of contact for this action is Nicola Ohaegbu at the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity.