SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Chemical Laboratory Analyzer Maintenance and Reagents
- Notice Date
- 12/9/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925-3238, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3238
- Solicitation Number
- FA2521-15-Q-B004
- Archive Date
- 1/7/2015
- Point of Contact
- Candace R Longhofer, Phone: 3214949506
- E-Mail Address
-
candace.longhofer@us.af.mil
(candace.longhofer@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA2521-15-Q-B004 shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 811219. The size standard for NAICS is $20.5M. The purpose of this acquisition is to provide one chemistry laboratory analyzer (lease), software, reagents, consumables and accessories that meets the salient characteristics provided below, including installation of the system, analyzer, workstation, monitor, and UPS. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, transportation, and replacement parts to lease and maintain analyzer for basic one year and four one-year options. The contractor will provide initial on-site hands on training for two key operators. Salient Characteristics: •· Integrated Chemistry and Immunoassay platform, service, reagents, consumables and accessories. •· Robotic sample handling and transport that prioritizes routine and ASAP/STAT samples. •· Refrigerated reagent compartments on board. •· Digital Bar Code Technology. •· Universal sample trays to accommodate all size tubes for direct aspiration. •· Auto verification and automatic repeat of panic and out of range results. •· Automated monitoring of calibration frequency. •· On-board task and error condition support and user guide. •· Clot, bubble, short sample, turbidity and hemolysis detection. •· Meets sample and reagent carryover requirements. •· Quality control software integrated and customizable. •· Flexible processing for routine and ASAP testing, with priority STAT sample loading. •· Throughput of 900 tests per hour or more. •· Analyzer to LIS connectivity, compatible with Composite Health Care System. •· On-board reagent tracking. •· Water system included, if applicable. •· Chemistry reagent volume provided based on current test volumes of Chemistry tests per duty day. •· All required calibrators to meet manufacturer published analytical measurement ranges. 45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. The government is also interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged women-owned small busines (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision." As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). Services Capabilities Package. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past refences with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 3 pages. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, and System for Award Management expiration date. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil ; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-15-Q-B004,1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room 206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238; or by Fax to 321-494-1843. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 23 Dec 14.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/45CONSb423/FA2521-15-Q-B004/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick AFB Medical Laboratory, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN03591341-W 20141211/141209234802-c68d8f76d7f5339bc7d8f5e1a1e240e0 (fbodaily.com)
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