SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Research and Development of Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology and Genomics
- Notice Date
- 1/27/2023 12:18:02 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541714
— Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- W912HZ-23-R-0005
- Response Due
- 2/10/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/09/2023
- Point of Contact
- SONIA BOYD, Phone: 6016343251
- E-Mail Address
-
SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL
(SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Description
- This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOURCES SOUGHT announcement to be used for market research purposes only. �No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. �The type of solicitation issued in the future will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. �No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community to compete and perform a Service Contract. � �The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this request for information (RFI) announcement as part of a market survey for Environmental Services for the Environmental Laboratory. The requirements are listed below: The contractor shall perform research, development and evaluation tasks for the Army and DoD civil and military missions.� The contractor shall perform research work in all areas previously referenced; be capable of readily performing tasks for related activities; e.g., fabrication and instrumentation of test articles; coordination and conduct of major field investigations; theoretical studies; laboratory experimental work and computational modeling.� The contractor shall be responsible for the cost of medical monitoring and training needed to complete tasks and deliverables.� Specific research activities, medical monitoring, and training will be outlined in each task and may include: Field Data Collection (Biological, Chemical, Physical) (1)� Develop, implement, and conduct field data collection. (2)� Collect, preserve, record, store/transport samples and data. (3)� Analyze samples and field data and prepare reports in connection with the above. Laboratory Research (1)� Plan and conduct a variety of research with soil, sediment, plants, and animals including microbiological, toxicological, chemical, remediation and genomic studies and techniques. (2)� Operate and maintain research laboratories and analytical facilities and equipment. (3)� Operate and maintain instrumentation. (4)� Plan and conduct computational and bioinformatics efforts using DNA/RNA sequence data processing, gene expression analysis, biological network analysis, and statistical analysis of systems biological data. (6)� Plan and conduct sample preparation for RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, microarray analysis, and other genomic related work. (7)� Perform statistical analyses on experimental data. (8)� Compile electronic databases and prepare literature reviews. Medical monitoring may be required for persons conducting laboratory research: (1)�� Audiometry and evaluation. (2)�� Blood cyanide screen and evaluation. (3)�� Blood drawing. (4)�� CBC Screen and Evaluation. (5)�� Chlorinated solvent (methylene chloride) exposure screen. (6)�� Chest X-Ray and evaluation. (7)�� Complete ophthalmologic examination. (8)�� Dioxins exposure screen and evaluation. (9)�� General Physical Examination. (10)� Heavy metal screen and evaluation. (11)� Nitroaromatic/nitramine exposure screen and evaluation. (12)� PAH screen and evaluation. (13)� PCBs/Organochlorine Pesticides exposure screen and evaluation. (14)� Phenol exposure screen and evaluation. (15)� Prostate cancer antigen screen and evaluation. (16)� Pulmonary function test and review. (17)� Resting electrocardiogram and evaluation. (18)� Selenium exposure screen and evaluation. (19)� SMA 21 screen and evaluation. (20)� Solvents (TBX, methanol, etc. & aromatic hydrocarbons) exposure screen. (21)� Thallium exposure screen and evaluation. (22)� Treadmill electrocardiogram. (23)� Trichloroacetic acid screen and evaluation. (24)� Urinalysis (for blood glucose, protein, urea) and evaluation. The contractor shall perform work as specified. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this sources sought is 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). The Small Business Size Standard for this sources sought is 1,000 employees. Interested organizations having demonstrated capabilities in this area are invited to submit literature, which describes the general approach, previous related work, and a response per the submission instructions below. �After review of the response submissions, the Government may contact select respondents to further clarify the candidate materials. If you have an interest in participating in this type of contract, please provide the following information: 1. Cage code or Unique�Entity Identifier� 2. Company information: (type of small business: 8(a), SDB, SDVOSB, etc) Please indicate contact information and email address. 3. Capability Statement: Please include a capability statement not to exceed ten pages. Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at SAM.gov. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. �Your interest in this response is appreciated. �Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 10 February 2023 at 4:00 pm Central Time to: E-mail sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06575943-F 20230129/230127230105 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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