Notice Type: Sources Sought for Market Research Purposes Only.

Synopsis:

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine if responsible small or large business sources exist capable of fulfilling the needs identified in this effort, for market research purposes only. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 325413 with a corresponding NAICS Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a) Program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) Procurement Program, HUBZone Program, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program concerns IAW FAR 19.203.

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is seeking potential sources to provide two (2) leased coagulation analyzers in support of the Pathology Department, Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH), Fort Polk, Louisiana.

The hospital requires coagulation reagents (including equipment, warranty covered maintenance, and support at no extra cost to the Government) in support of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing warranty covered maintenance, services, repairs, and parts that are required to maintain the systems in optimal operating condition. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents. (See attached PWS with Salient Characteristics)

Period of Performance will be anticipated to be 01 October 2023 to 30 September 2024 plus four option years.

Base Year: 01 October 2023 thru 30 September 2024

Option Year One (1): 01 October 2024 thru 30 September 2025

Option Year Two (2): 01 October 2025 thru 30 September 2026

Option Year Three (3): 01 October 2026 thru 30 September 2027

Option Year Four (4): 01 October 2027 thru 30 September 2028

Brand Name or Equal to the following:

SYSMEX CA-660, Part Number 10712039

Power Supply 1000VA 800W 120VAC 50/60, Part Number 10472733

CA-600 Series US Instrument Kit #1, Part Number 10712041

CA-600 Series US Country Kit #2, Part Number 10713011

Warranty Service, SYSMEX CA-660 Plus, Extended Service, SYSMEX CA-660 2-7YR Plus Agreement

• Two coagulation analyzers with required features
  • Table-top analyzer with dimensions that are equal or smaller than the following:
    • 33 inches width
    • 33 inches depth
    • 33 inches height
    • weight 200 lbs.
  • Fully automated coagulation system that offers a comprehensive hemostasis measurement in random-access, including but not limited to PT, APTT, and D-Dimer
  • Random access to perform clotting, chromogenic and immunologic assays simultaneously
  • Fully automated analysis with continuous cuvette and sample loading
  • Clot curve analysis allowing the ability to review the complete clinical picture of clinical samples.
  • Parallelism capability for factor assays to distinguish between true factor deficiency and inhibitor inference.
  • Reflex testing to standardize criteria for abnormal sample handling
  • Complete walkaway system
  • Standardized reagents, quality control, and consumables for all parameters
  • Automates the data entry process for calibrator and control values
  • Easy-to-use system handling
  • STAT sample processing enables critical tests to be processed at any time
  • Analyzed data must be displayed or printed with reaction curves for flexibility in result management
  • Environmentally friendly with minimized reaction tube waste
  • Sample barcode reader provides simplified sample ID processing and enables security and integrity of patient records
  • Using data fusion capability, the system will correct for most of the common interferences in today’s laboratory, ensuring first-pass accuracy and efficiency
• All coagulation reagents and supplies required to perform patient testing
• All equipment, maintenance, and support at no extra cost to the Government
• Maintenance, supplies, repairs, and parts as required to maintain the systems in optimal operating condition
• Be compatible with Defense Health Agency (DHA) network Military Health System (MHS) Genesis with approved Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• All equipment to include the coagulation analyzers must be provided via leasing agreement

This requirement is expected to result in the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price contract.

The anticipated period of performance is a base year with four option years. This is a follow-on requirement to the previous contract no. W81K00-21-P-0232.

Contractors responding to this sources sought notice are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this research. Interested parties should e-mail responses to john.c.finkenstadt2.civ@health.mil by the date identified below.

Contractor responses should include:

1. The size of your business with regard to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325413 per the standard described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.102 (FAR available at www.acquisition.gov).
2. If you believe this procurement action should be performed under a different NAICS code, please recommend an alternate NAICS code and the rationale for the alternate code.
3. Recommended proposal schedule (Contract Line item) and invoicing terms
4. Company name, DUNS, CAGE, Contact information.
5. Submit no later than 3:00 CST, 25 May 2023.

Contracting Office Address:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W), 3160 McIndoe Road, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234

Place of Performance:

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH), Fort Polk, Louisiana, 71459 (See attached PWS)

Attachment: Performance Work Statement

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