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--Request for Information: Capablities assessment of the medical/public health community as it relates to future threat environment, specifically countering biological and/or chemical warfare.

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The Office of the Secretary of Defense's Office of Force Transformation is conducting an assessment of the medical and public health community's capabilities in addressing the evolving military threats related to biological and chemical warfare. This effort aims to identify medical research applications that can significantly reduce the time between disease identification and treatment, thereby enhancing response effectiveness. The current solicitation is a Request for Information (RFI) intended to gather ideas, strategies, products, and services that could improve the government’s ability to counter biological and chemical threats. While no contract will be awarded based on responses to this RFI, the information collected may inform future solicitations such as Requests for Proposals or Quotes. The OFT encourages collaboration among government entities, private sector participants, and non-governmental organizations to foster a unified approach to this critical defense need. Respondents are invited to share concepts on speeding response times and to provide input on the potential development of a defense-wide or national strategy addressing these threats. Proprietary information should be clearly marked, and submissions must be limited to no more than ten pages. Responses were to be submitted by November 21, 2003, via mail or electronically, directed to a designated point of contact, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The outcome of this information gathering will help shape future government efforts and priorities in countering biological and chemical warfare threats.

General Info

OFT seeks ideas to improve medical response to biological and chemical warfare threats, no contract awarded.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedOct 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

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OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

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Full Description

NA The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Office of Force Transformation (OFT) is assessing the capabilities of the medical/public health community as it relates to the transformation of the military to meet the future threat environment, specifically c ountering the threat of biological and/or chemical warfare. Purpose: As part of its ongoing assessment, the Office of Force Transformation (OFT) seeks to find possible applications of medical research to dramatically decrease the response time from identifying diseases to treating them. This is a request for info rmation only no contract will result from responses received for this RFI. However, the OFT may issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quote (RFQ), or other appropriate instrument, at some future time in order to implement specific solution s. Background: The Office of Force Transformation (OFT) wishes to catalyze a unity of effort between government, private sector, and nongovernmental agencies and organizations to meet the threat of biological and/or chemical warfare. Respondents are invited to propose strategies, products and services to increase effectiveness and response time in countering biological warfare. In addition, respondents are invited to comment on the effect of the government specifying the development of a Defense-wide or nati onal strategy. Responses that contain proprietary information should be clearly marked to ensure correct handling. The information provided may be used to refine the Goernment's focus in formulating its approach for addressing its needs in this area. Th e government will not respond individually to the submissions except to request additional information if appropriate. Responses can be sent electronically or by post, but should not exceed 10 pages total. Do not respond to this RFI after 21 November 200 3. Vendor and product information should be sent to The Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Force Transformation, Attn: Mr. Scott Buchanan, 1401 Wilson Blvd #301, Arlington, VA 22209-2306. FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 Mr. Scott Buchanan's email address is: contact@example.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted.

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