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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 06, 2014 FBO #4577
SOURCES SOUGHT

99 -- Sources Sought Notice for Stainless Steel Swine Cages

Notice Date

6/4/2014
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

332618 — Other Fabricated Wire Product 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

W81XWH14T0001
 

Response Due

6/18/2014
 

Archive Date

8/3/2014
 

Point of Contact

Jacklyn McGurk, 410-417-2604
 

E-Mail Address

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(sjacklyn.r.mcgurk.civ@mail.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solocitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources that includes: (1) other than small businesses (large businesses, education institutions, non-profits, etc.); (2) small business sources; (3) HubZone small businesses; (4) service-disabled small businesses; (5) veteran-owned small businesses; (6) 8(a) small businesses; (7) veteran-owned small businesses; (8) woman-owned small businesses; (9) small disadvantaged businesses; and (10) private contractors and consultants, who can perform the requirements of the size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code as specified below. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. The notice is strictly for market research purpose only. The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business social-economic set-aside, competitive or non-competitive method is possible, and to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirement. Responses to this notice should be emailed to the Contracting Officer as follows: scot.b.plank.civ@mail.mil. ALL organizations with the capability and availability of the supply item under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice. NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 332618 - Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing. The business size standard is 500 employees. Purpose and Objectives for the Procurement: The US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is conducting market research to identify capable companies that can provide swine cages in support of research. The cage must meet the following criteria: Allow for free air flow within the confines of a chemical fume hood. Measure approximately 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet. Must be constructed of stainless steel. Have a deep feces/urine pan adequate for 48 hours without change out. Have a floor-to-ceiling squeeze-back apparatus with exterior handles. Have a guillotine door with a latch for securing the door at various heights including fully open. Be set on large casters capable of lasting across repeated hot chemical cage washes. Have a floor that allows urine to pass into the pan WITHOUT the swine's hoof being caught in the openings. All capability statements must be submitted NLT (no later than) 18 JUN 2014 by 2200hrs EST. Questions can be sent, via email, to scot.b.plank.civ@mail.mil.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMRAA/DAMD17/W81XWH14T0001/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defence ATTN: MCMR-AAA,-MA 3100 Ricketts Point Rd APG-Edgewood Area MD

Zip Code: 21010-5400
 

Record

SN03385239-W 20140606/140604235003-621837f3660ca66877e81c6680665e1b (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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