Notice of Intent to Sole Source ‘omics analyses Tender, USA - 115522602

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent to Sole Source ‘omics analyses

Deadline : 14 Mar 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 115522602

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Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

The United Stated Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis under the authority as prescribed in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) 40 S. Alcaniz St Pensacola, FL 32502, as the only responsible source that can provide procurement of laboratory supplies, biological sample (blood and muscle) analyses to characterize ‘omic signatures, and interpretation of the signature pathways. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 are incorporated. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541715 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees.



The contractor MND requires the expertise of the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC; the contractor) to conduct the ‘omics analyses and assist with the interpretation of generated data for the determination of metabolic biomarkers or signatures characteristic of molecular responses to military-relevant stressors (i.e. energy deficiency etc.) in young adults. Blood and skeletal muscle samples collected by USARIEM will be sent to IHMC and prepared for ‘omics analyses at IHMC, who will carry out all proposed ‘omics analyses required by this contract, including: inventory management (Lab Guru barcode-based inventory software, multiple ultra-low temperature -80ºC freezers, -20ºC freezers, and liquid nitrogen dewars, and a centralized freezer temperature alert system), sample processing (BeadRuptor Elite Mill Homogenizer with Cryo Cooling Unit and all necessary minor laboratory equipment including several tabletop centrifuges, vortices, and spinners), and quality assessment/ quality control (Forma Scientific Class IIA/B3 microbiological safety cabinet, RNA/DNA clean box stations enabled with UV light to maintain ...
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Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)
Office: ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Feb 27, 2025 10:33 am EST
Original Response Date: Mar 14, 2025 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Mar 29, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
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Product Service Code: AN12 - HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Natick, MA USA

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