SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Rapid Non Enrichment Pathogen Detection Systems
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W912CG) Natick Installation, BLDG 1 KANSAS STREET, Natick, Massachusetts, 01760-0000, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01760-0000
- Solicitation Number
- W56YHX-16-1-CFD2
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2016
- Point of Contact
- Darlene L. Rideout, Phone: 5082334112
- E-Mail Address
-
darlene.l.rideout.civ@mail.mil
(darlene.l.rideout.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION The US Army Natick Research Engineering and Development Center (NSRDEC) in Natick, Massachusetts is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources that have the ability to provide diagnostic system and reagents for the Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD). The specific requirements can be found in the ‘Required Capabilities' section of this sources sought. It is anticipated that a one year purchase agreement will be established, with the total amount not to exceed $17,000. The results of this market research will used to determine the method of procurement. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGHATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. PROGRAM BACKGROUND Rapid diagnostic systems and reagents are necessary for laboratory evaluation to find advanced technological solutions to DoD specific food safety challenges in support of Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Board projects. The delivery location will be the US Army NSRDEC in Natick, Massachusetts, building 36. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The government requires non enrichment pathogen detection systems that can provide a test result in under 8 hr. The reagents and system used in these evaluation must have accreditation by a regulatory agency and/or independent accreditation laboratory. The diagnostic system and reagents must be a fully commercialized item, with product support and system/application training. The system and reagents should be designed to be used for environmental monitoring and/or food sample analysis. Systems and reagents capable of detection of Listeria spp. is specifically required however, other target organisms would be considered. SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than one 8.5 x 11 inch page, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the range of equipment and supplies listed in the Required Capabilities section. Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to Ms. Sarah Cheney, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email sarah.l.cheney.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00 p.m (EST) on 31 May 2016 and reference this synopsis number in the subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. If your organization has the potential to provide the required services, please provide the following information: 1. Organization name, Address, Primary Points of Contact (POCs) email, FAX#, Website Address, Telephone Number, business size (i.e. large business, small business, SBA certified HUBZONE Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, Woman-Owned Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) and proposed NACIS code if different that those listed above. 2. Tailored Capability Statements Addressing the Requirements of the notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capabilities, provide an estimate of anticipated subcontractor efforts. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside of the Government.
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