The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to solicit and award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), under the sole source authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) for transgenic zebrafish and embryos. This solicitation is W81XWH-14-T-0032. NAICs 112519/$0.75. Estimated total value is $41,800.00 ($10,450.00 for the base year and 3 option years). These transgenic zebrafish are for on-going research with the National Institute of Health (NIH). Based on a request for information posted on FEDBIZOPPs on 11 APR 2012 the capability statements received were evaluated by the end-user. The Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC), 5274 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, has been determined to be the only source that can provide the transgenic zebrafish, pathogen-free, needed for this on-going research. This is not a request for competitive proposals/quotations and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which will be considered by the Agency. No cost will incurred by the Government for submittals in response to this notice. The Government will consider all responses received within 15 days of the publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information reeived will normally be considered exclusively for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please direct questions, via email, to Jacklyn McGurk,
[email protected] before the closing date of 13 NOV 2013 at 1300hrs EST. No telephone calls will be accepted.