The U.S Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6) in Lima, Peru is searching for sources in the field of research on malaria for a surveillance study in Colombia (South America).

If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NAMRU-6 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 13.106-1(b)(i) to the Kansas State University (KSU) USA.

Kansas State University is among the best 1000 universities in the world with a long-standing line of research in arthropod borne diseases. In Colombia, most supported research projects are focused on Zika, Dengue and Malaria. Furthermore, Kansas State University has the technical, administrative and regulatory resources for collaboration and coordination of this project.

The pre-solicitation is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management, technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and supporting evidence to demonstrate the capability to perform required work. The capability statement shall not exceed 5 pages (8.5 x 11 inch) using a font size not smaller than 10 points. All capability statements received by the due date will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation, additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.

Capability statements are due by 12:00 pm local time, 27 August 2018. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: [email protected]l. Please use subject line "PAR180943COLOMBIA".

Contracting Office Address:

3230 Lima Place
Washington, DC 20521 - United States

 Primary Point of Contact

Elsa de la Torre