THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This notice is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources, particularly small businesses, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. USAMRAA is seeking firms capable of providing research services to profile the host response to pathogens that occur through intracellular and intercellular signaling mechanisms. See attached draft PWS for details. The Government anticipates a single contract with a Period of Performance of one (1) twelve-month base period plus two (2) twelve-month option periods. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. It is requested that all interested parties submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length) demonstrating its ability to perform the requested services and prior experience with similar requirements. Responses are due on Thursday July 31, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Capabilities statements must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Samantha L. Connors via email at [email protected].

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