The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source).  The proposed source is Becton, Dickinson and Company (Becton Dickinson), 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152.  The requirement is for onsite preventative and corrective maintenance for one (1) BD BACTEC FX blood culturing instrument onboard the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19).

This acquisition is for the diagnosis, corrective and preventative maintenance of one (1) BD BACTEC FX unit blood culturing instrument onboard the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19).  The vendor shall provide preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance inclusive of diagnosing/troubleshooting of the equipment, exchange/repair of the failed component(s), and any repairs to bring the unit up to full operational condition in accordance with Becton Dickinson installation and ISO 13485 quality standards. Services will be performed onboard the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement; however, if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to submit a product meeting the minimum requirements specified above. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point.  All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.  A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.  A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capability statements are due by 1100 Local Time, 12 April 2020.   Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.