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99 -- PRODUCTION OF THE JOINT BIOLOGICAL POINT DETECTION SYSTEM SOL DAAD13-00-R-0027 POC Ms. Pat Moore (Contracting Officer) 410-436-2227 E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail the Contract Specialist, george.hunt@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. The U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM) is seeking qualified sources that can meet the requirements of anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract for the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). A draft Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking comments from Industry concerning the proposed acquisition will be issued on or about 15 Feb 2000. The Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) is intended to rapidly and automatically determine the presence or absence of airborne Biological Warfare (BW) agents and to identify the agent at the point where the system is deployed. The functions of the JBPDS include monitoring the air for aerosol clouds of possible origin, sample collection and concentration, determine if the aerosol collected is biological in nature, and identify the specific agent of biological origin, if present. The contract will be a Low Rate, Initial Production (LRIP) for the JBPDS, which has been developed to provide a common integrated biological detection and identification capability to US forces worldwide. The JBPDS requirement will have four (4) different configurations, First Article Testing, operating manuals preparation, refurbishment of test systems, and logistical support. It is expected that full production options will be a part of the contract. As part of the proposal, offerors will be expected to make Oral Presentations. The Government intends to award the resulting contract without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it is in the best interests of the Government. It is anticipated that a Level III Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) will be held for all interested parties on or about 25 April 2000. Any questions or comments that you would like addressed at the APBI must be received no later than 11 April 2000. Questions and comments received after that date will not be addressed at the APBI, but will receive a response at a later date. The final RFP will be issued on or about 17 April 2000 and proposals will not be accepted until after that date. The Government will perform a performance risk assessment based upon the offeror's current and past record of performance either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor on previous contracts. NOTE: Funding for this requirement is not presently appropriated and authorized; therefore, the Government does not intend to represent that the release of this RFP will result in award of a contract. However, in anticipation that funding will become available, the Government plans to solicit proposals to the final RFP and proposals will be due approximately forty-five (45) days after issuance. This acquisition will be on a Full and Open basis with a Draft RFP expected to be placed on the Internet on or about 15 February 2000. The SIC code for this acquisition is 3999. For advertisement purposes, both the draft and final RFP are included in this announcement and this will be the only announcement for the acquisition. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Contract Specialist at 410-436-7128 (fax), or e-mail at george.hunt@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. No telephone requests for the RFP (Draft or Final) will be accepted. The acquisition will involve a requirement for both personnel and facility clearances at the "SECRET" level. Responding parties must comply with Note 25. Posted 01/20/00 (W-SN417192). (0020)

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