DiaSorin Assay Kits

Solicitation Number: ID05170020
Agency: General Services Administration
Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location: FAS Contracting Division (5QZAB)

Notice Type:
Sources Sought notice for DiaSorin Assay Kits for the 711 HPW USAFSAM/PHE at WPAFB

Synopsis:

OPENING STATEMENT: The Government objective is to purchase commercial items in support of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, 711 Human Performance Wing, USAFSAM/PHE.

The purpose of this notice is to (1) solicit the names of interested vendor(s) and their business size. The Government will use this market research in determining its solicitation strategy, and (2) announce the pending release of a solicitation for the required items.

To obtain market information, the Government requests that all interested parties RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON OR BEFORE 24 April 2017.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE: Vendors who can fulfill this requirement and who would be interested in submitting a proposal, in the event that a solicitation is issued, are requested to provide the following information in response to this request:
1. Name of company
2. Address of company
3. Name, phone number, and email address of company representative
4. Company size standard and/or socio-economic standing (e.g., large business, small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business)
5. A statement confirming that you have reviewed and can comply with the work description summary included with this announcement (below).

Respond by email to Martin Hamlin, Contracting Officer, at [email protected].

REQUIRING ACTIVITY: This is a requirement of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, 711 Human Performance Wing, USAFSAM/PHE, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. The 711 HPW mission is to advance aerospace medicine to enhance the health and performance of those they serve through education, research, and consultation. The vendor selected to fulfill this requirement will support this mission objective.

The following information is provided.

(1a) National Stock Number (NSN) if assigned: Not Applicable
(1b) NAICS Code: 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
(1c) Product Service Code: 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
(1d) Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
(2) Specification/Description of Requirement (summary): This requirement is for the acquisition of DiaSorin reagents in support of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Epidemiology Laboratory Service Division (USAFSAM/PHE). PHE's mission is to provide timely clinical diagnostic testing and patient care for DoD beneficiaries' worldwide (over 225 clients). Specifically, these reagents will be used for approximately 235,000 infectious disease samples to be analyzed by PHEI on an annual basis. Additional contractor requirements will be met as specifically outlined in delivery orders placed against this IDIQ contract.
(3) Manufacturer: DiaSorin, Inc.
(4) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description: Various
(5) Predominant material of manufacture: Various
(6) Quantity, including any options for additional quantities: Undetermined - it is anticipated the contract will be structured as an indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
(7) Unit of issue: Each or Lot
(8) Destination information: End items shall be delivered to, and services performed at, 711 HPW USAFSAM/PHE at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, or satellite locations
(9) Delivery schedule: As prescribed on individual delivery directives
(10) Duration of the contract period: A five year ordering period is anticipated
(11) Contract award: This sources sought notice is for the establishment of an IDIQ contract. The anticipated award date is 31 May 2017
(12) Architect-Engineer project information: Not applicable
(13)(a) FAR clause at 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable
(b) FAR clause at 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable
(c) FAR clause at 52.225-11, Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods-Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable
(14) Non-Competitive Information: Not applicable
(15) Fair Opportunity/Award Consideration: Solicitation strategy has not yet been finalized
(16) Solicitation Availability: A hard copy solicitation will not be issued
(17) Electronic Data Interchange: Not applicable
(18) Technical Data Source: Solicitation

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