NIAID High Containment Integrated Research Facility Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD (IRF-Frederick)
ID: HHS-NIH-NIAID-75N93025R00016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8c919c2c3c6144d9860b26309b34fab1/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking qualified small business sources to provide operational, scientific, and administrative support services at the Integrated Research Facility (IRF-Frederick) located at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The primary objective of this Sources Sought Notice is to enhance research capabilities focused on infectious diseases and biodefense, particularly in conducting high-containment studies and evaluating medical countermeasures. The anticipated contract will span one base year with six additional one-year options, emphasizing the need for continuous operation and emergency preparedness in a biosafety level 4 environment. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by April 11, 2025, detailing relevant experience and operational capacity, and can contact Matt Lear at matt.lear@nih.gov or Rosemary Gomes at Rosemary.Gomes@nih.gov for further information.

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Mar 24, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Reference Number: HHS-NIH-NIAID-75N93025R00016) to identify qualified small business sources capable of providing critical operational, scientific, and administrative support services at the Integrated Research Facility (IRF-Frederick) located at Fort Detrick, MD. This initiative seeks to enhance research focusing on infectious diseases and biodefense, including conducting high-containment studies and evaluating medical countermeasures. The anticipated contract will last for one base year with six additional one-year options. Respondents must submit capability statements, detailing relevant experience, professional qualifications, and operational capacity. Key areas of contractor responsibility include delivering scientific services in a biosafety level 4 environment, providing animal care and technical services, and managing administrative tasks. The importance of emergency preparedness and the need for continuous operation ensure that services are maintained outside of standard working hours. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a solicitation, and any information received may be used for future RFPs. Responses are due by April 11, 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to engaging with small businesses while bolstering biodefense capabilities amid evolving public health threats.
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