SPECIAL NOTICE
65 -- Notice of Intent for Brand Name- ProspecBio IGF-1 Recombinant Proteins
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 325414
— Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH15T0226
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2016
- Point of Contact
- Darrell Beaver, 301-619-4019
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(darrell.l.beaver4.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice announces the intent by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) to purchase commercially available vials of IGF-1 recombinant proteins manufactured by ProspecBio, Inc. on a brand name only basis as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1(c)(1) for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. Specifically, the government will purchase the following items manufactured by ProspecBio, Inc. as a small business set-aside for ProspecBio, Inc. authorized resellers: Mouse IGF-1 recombinant proteins, product # CYT-229 Rat IGF-1 recombinant proteins, product # CYT-289 Human IGF-1 recombinant proteins, product # CYT-216 LR3 IGF1 Human recombinant proteins, product # CYT-022 ProspecBio IGF-1 is currently in use on a research project at USAMRICD. IGF-1 is utilized in research designed to develop countermeasures against intoxication by botulinum neurotoxin, which is a recognized threat agent for military and civilian personnel. If the Government cannot limit the sources, USAMRICD cannot accomplish its mission, discover and develop medical products and knowledge solutions against chemical and biochemical threats through research, education, and training, and consultation. The IGF-1 from ProspecBio, Inc. product is purified to greater than 98% by proprietary chromatographic methods; purity is determined by RP-HPLC and SDS-PAGE. Competing products are of less purity. Minimal Essential Characteristics for this requirement are are delineated as Attachment 1- MEC. Due to all of the reasons cited above, the ProspecBio, Inc. product is specifically required and is the only item that can satisfy the Government's requirement. As this is a brand name only requirement, only authorized vendors of this product will be considered for award. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 325414 and the size standard is 500 employees. This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under FAR 5.102(a)(6) and 5.203(a). USAMRAA intends to publish a solicitation no sooner than 15 days after publishing this synopsis. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing no later than the date listed below. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Mr. Darrell Beaver at darrell.l.beaver4.civ@mail.mil Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 4:00 pm ET, 25 August 2015. Contracting Office Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702- 5014
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