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--Research and Development involving the study of enhancement of the influenza vaccine efficacy.

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The U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the Naval Health Research Center, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to the Trudeau Institute for research focused on enhancing the efficacy of the influenza vaccine. This sole-source procurement is justified under federal regulations citing Trudeau Institute's unique qualifications, given its longstanding leadership in autoimmune response research, immunology, and infectious diseases related to influenza. The research will emphasize the role of adjuvants in strengthening protection against influenza infections, particularly within military and veteran populations. The contract will be awarded without a formal request for proposals, although other firms may submit detailed capability statements within 15 days of the notice to potentially prompt a competitive process. This award is facilitated under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(iii), reflecting the necessity to negotiate solely with Trudeau Institute due to their specialized expertise. Interested firms may submit written notices with supporting evidence limited to two pages, which the government will evaluate at its discretion. The contracting office will proceed with contract award to Trudeau Institute if no suitable alternative is identified. Inquiries are permitted only via email and must be received by a specified deadline. The contract supports research and development under NAICS code 541711 and is managed from Natick, Massachusetts.

General Info

Sole-source contract awarded to Trudeau Institute for influenza vaccine efficacy research with adjuvants.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

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PostedOct 17

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center (USA RDECOM CC), Natick Contracting Division (NCD), in support of the Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA has a requirement to study the enhancement of influenza vaccine efficacy. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source, FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(iii) the USA RDECOM CC NCD, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011, intends to negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Trudeau Institute, 154 Algonquin Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 to research and develop the enhancement of influenza vaccine efficacy. The Trudeau Institute is the only uniquely qualified research institution able to carry out the specific research required due to their historic, ongoing lead in the establishment of the studies of autoimmune responses including immunology and infectious diseases specific to the study of influenza and the affect of adjutants and their ability to strengthen protection against influenza infection in animals and humans with emphasis in military and veteran populations. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, but rather a notification of intent to procure on the basis of only one responsible source. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements, yet must be limited to two (2) pages. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCD will proceed with the awarding of a Firm Fixed Price contract to Trudeau Institute. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Inquires regarding this acquisition should be directed to Felicia Morales via e-mail contact@example.gov no later then 3:30 p.m. on 31 October 2008. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.