SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Technical and Administrative Support for the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) - RFI PBF Attachment
- Notice Date
- 3/10/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Attn: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014, Maryland, 21702-5014, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH-17-R-0038
- Archive Date
- 4/1/2017
- Point of Contact
- Nathaniel A. Reus, Phone: 3016199209
- E-Mail Address
-
nathaniel.a.reus.civ@mail.mil
(nathaniel.a.reus.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The attachment is the complete details of the RFI announcement Title: Technical and Administrative Support for the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity on behalf of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is conducting market research to determine availability of companies who can provide technical and administrative services that are in complaint with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFPI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE A WARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SEE ATTACHED DETAIL ANNOUNCMENT. 1.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained. 2.0 SUBJECT: The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is conducting market research to support Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF). THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. The purpose of the synopsis is to obtain substantiation of market presence of companies capable of performing these services. The current effort - W81XWH-12-C-0128 will be extended by 6 months. PBF conducts research, development, production, and testing of vaccines and other biological products. 3.0 BACKGROUND: The Department of PBF, Division of Regulated Activities, is part of the WRAIR. It is located within the WRAIR, Forest Glen Annex, Silver Spring, Maryland. The PBF conducts research, development, production, and testing of vaccines and other biological products. Production is performed following and products are tested in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Production is pilot-scale: 500 - 20,000 doses per finished lot of product. Products are released for use in Phase I - IIb clinical studies under Investigational New Drug applications (INDs). Vaccines being produced include, but are not limited to, those for prophylaxis against shigellosis, meningitis, malaria, and dengue fever. NOTE FACILITY RENOVATION: After 30 Sep 2016, the PBF will undergo renovation and will not be manufacturing products. However, PBF staff but will continue to perform cGMP support functions. 4.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: 4.1 OBJECTIVE. The primary objective is for a contractor to provide the specialized technical and administrative personnel support required to operate the WRAIR PBF. The contractor who meets this objective must be familiar with and have prior experience in providing and overseeing personnel who have GMP manufacturing and testing experience. In support of the primary objective and the PBF itself, there exist two secondary objectives: 5.0 CONTACT INFORMATION: Any and all questions related to this RFI shall be directed to nathaniel.a.reus.civ@mail.mil All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to nathaniel.a.reus.civ@mail.mil no later than 3:00 pm E.S.T. on 3/17/2017.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMRAA/DAMD17/W81XWH-17-R-0038/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAMRAA, 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, Maryland, 210702, United States
- Zip Code: 10702
- Zip Code: 10702
- Record
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