R--RNA Sequencing and Bioinformatic Analysis

ANNOUNCEMENT PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ACTION CODE: less than PRESOL greater than P CLASSIFICATION CODE: SUBJECT: RNA Sequencing Analysis SOLICITATION NUMBER: W81XWH-13-T-0056 RESPONSE DATE: November 19, 2012 CONTACT POINTS: Shylonda Minter, Contract Specialist +1 (555) 000-0000 DESCRIPTION: The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has a Firm Fixed Price type requirement for purchase RNA sequencing, statistical analysis, and bioinformatic analysis. Background/Objective: The United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Disease (USAMRIID) seeks to purchase a continued subscription of Partek Genomics Suite (Brand Name or Equal) to be used for analysis of Genomics data. This requirment is unrestricted. The standard classification NAICS code is 541711. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. The competitive solicitation, solicitation amendments and all questions and answers relating to this procurement shall be made available via the Internet at http://www.fedbizops.gov. The solicitation is anticipated for release to the vendor community on or about, November 19, 2012 and will only be available until 4:00 p.m. December 18, 2012. Specifications of the requirement are provided in solicitation: W81XWH-13-T-0056. Potential offers are responsible for accessing the website. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. To be eligible for an award, offerors MUST be registered with the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Delivery FOB (Destination) BLDG. 1425 PORTER STREET, FORT DETRICK, MD 21702-5711 Product Literature Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations shall include the make and model of the products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature, which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product (s) meet or exceeds EACH of the specifications. Quote Limitations This is Open Market RFQ. As such, ALL quotes must be received through Fed Biz Opps (FBO) at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ , or via email to Shylonda Minter, at contact@example.gov to be considered. Installation and Training Installation Instructions and training must be made available to the End User. Invoicing Procedures This requirement will be invoiced using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). For information regarding WAWF, please reference WAWF Training - https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html, WAWF Login - https://wawf.eb.mil/, WAWF Help Desk - +1 (555) 000-0000. Point of Contact/ Special Instructions E-mail all questions to contact@example.gov or at +1 (555) 000-0000. The Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC. Please include CAGE Code and DUNS number on your quote, please ensure your Representations & Certifications, and NAICS are current in System for Award Management (SAM) as well. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. The competitive solicitation, solicitation amendments and all questions and answers relating to this procurement shall be made available via the Internet at or https://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation is anticipated for release to the vendor community on or about, November 19, 2012, and will only be available until December 18, 2012. Specifications of the requirement are provided in solicitation: W81XWH-13-T-0056. Potential offerors are responsible for accessing the website. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. To be eligible for an award, offerors SHALL be registered with the Central Contractor Registry and have completed its representations and certification completed via SAM. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.govhttps://orca.bpn.gov/. All questions should be addressed in writing to Shylonda Minter, contract specialist at contact@example.gov. Only one set of questions shall be received from each offeror. Numerous emails from one offeror shall not be accepted. Telephone requests will not be honored and bidder lists will not be maintained. All interested parties shall provide their quote to Shylonda Minter at contact@example.gov by 4:00 p.m. on December 18, 2012.