The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10.  The provision is to supply Acid and Bi-Carb for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Springfield, located at 1900 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 6507-2240. The Government contemplates awarding a Base and Four (12-month) options years, with firm-fixed prices to supply the following;

Item 1: 2K+ Acid, Acid Concentrate Requirements: 2K+ Acid, Acid Concentrate requirements: Sodium 100 mEq/L, Potassium 2.0 mEq/L, Calcium 2.5 mEq/L, Magnesium 1.0 mEq/L, Acetic Acid 4.0 mEq/L, Chloride 105.5 mEq/L, Dextrose 100 mg/dl

Item 2: 3K+ Acid, Acid Concentrate Requirements: Sodium 100 mEq/L, Potassium 3.0 mEq/L, Calcium

2.5 mEq/L, Magnesium 1.0 mEq/L Acetic Acid 4.0 mEq/L, Chloride 106.5 mEq/L, Dextrose 100 mg/dl

Items 3: Bicarbonate Concentrate Requirements: Ionic Composition: Sodium 37mEq/L: Bicarbonate 37mEq/L; Chemical Comp: 7692gm. Sodium bicarbonate, USP).

A draft copy of the Statement of Work is attached to this questionnaire for more specific details.  Additional details will be forthcoming in the solicitation.  A Government solicitation document for this requirement is being developed, of which a contract may or may not result.  Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing).