Research Assistant

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division intends to award a Firm Fixed Price sole source purchase order on behalf of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) to Augusta University Research Insitute, 1120 15th St. Ste. CJ3301, Augusta, GA 30912-0004 under the authority as prescribed in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - only one source reasonably available that will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for the purchase of a surgical handheld visualization and access system. Augusta University Research Institute has previously conducted experiments with DDEAMC for the test and evaluation of the AAJT 1.0. The current study, to test and evaluate the AAJT 2.0, stems from a previous study in which the AAJT 1.0 was tested and evaluated with the aid of Augusta University Research Institute and therefore experimental continuity is imperative to ensure integrity of the current study. The AAJT 2.0 is also a proprietary piece of equipment to Augusta University Research Institute. This is a notice of intent to issue this solicitation on a sole source basis. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations (RFQ). Any other firms desiring consideration must fully identify their interest and capability to provide these items no later than August 26, 2019 to the individual listed below. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest in writing, to the Government point of contact. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 1700 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), August 26, 2019. The point of contact for this action is Mr. Lee Hess, lee.a.hess.civ@mail.mil. No telephone requests will be honored. 1. Class Code: __Q524__ 2. NAICS Code: __541380__ 3. Subject: Research Assistant 4. Solicitation Number: _W911QY-19-R-0050_. 5. Set-Aside Code: __N/A__________ 6. Response Date: ___08/26/2019_______ 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: 09 September 2019 - 08 March 2020 Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center_ East Hospital Road, BLDG 300 Fort Gordon, GA 30905-5000 - United States 8. (i) The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i) Only one responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The name of the company the Government intends to award to is Augusta University Research Institute, 1120 15th St. Ste Cj3301, Augusta, GA 30912-0004. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. (ii) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (iii) The solicitation number is _W911QY-19-R-0050 This acquisition is issued as an ___RFQ___. (iv) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 dated 20 December 2018. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001 - Research Assistant, Qty: 1 UOM: Job CLIN 0002 - Contractor Manpower Reporting, Qty:1 UOM: Each (vi) Description of requirements: Research Assistant (vii) Delivery is required by 9 September, 2019 (viii) See attached Prospective Terms and Conditions (xiii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as unrated___N/A_____. (xiv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xv) Offers are due on 08/26/19, by - 5:00 pm ET, to Lee A. Hess via email: lee.a.hess.civ@mail.mil. (xvi) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contracting Officer, Lee A. Hess at the above listed email address.