NOI - Molecular Assay - Analyzer CPT.docx

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, to BioFire Defense, LLC, 79 West 4500 South, Suite 14, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 for the provision of all services, materials, and equipment necessary to provide required analyzer, assays, reagents and consumables to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP). The period of performance of the contract is 16 April 2026 through 15 April 2027 with four (4) one-year option periods.

BioFire Defense will provide non-personal services for a cost per test (CPT) contract for one (1) analyzer, laboratory, molecular assay, infectious microorganism [device code: 20-802] reagents, quality control, annual maintenance coverage, and consumables for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP). The automated molecular diagnostic laboratory analyzer shall be able to analyze polymerase chain reaction (PCR) samples to identify molecules of microorganisms within various pathogens. The analyzer shall be capable of testing specifically for respiratory targets, blood culture targets, gastrointestinal (GI) targets and meningitis/encephalitis (ME) targets. The automated molecular diagnostics laboratory analyzer shall be capable of performing at least, but not be limited to, the tests listed below:

Respiratory Panel Assay

Blood Culture Identification (BCID2)

Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Assay (ME)

Gastrointestinal Panel Assay (GI)

Pneumonia Panel Assay Covid-19

The PCR analyzer shall be a single-platform walkaway analyzer capable of integrated sample preparation, thermocycle amplification, detection and nested multiplex PCR analysis. Nested multiplex PCR analysis allows for several tests to be conducted at once in one (1) channel. The analyzer shall be capable of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction and purification. The analyzer shall have a minimum of twelve (12) sample load capacity. The analyzer shall be able to identify molecules of microorganisms in the following type of samples: swab, positive blood culture, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or sputum.

The analyzer shall be capable of amplifying and detecting a minimum of twenty (20) targets per respiratory panel assay, twenty-four (24) organisms that cause blood stream infections per blood culture identification (BCID) panel assay, three (3) genetic markers that are known to confer antimicrobial resistance per BCID panel assay, twenty-two (22) targets per GI panel assay, and fourteen (14) targets per ME panel assay. The PCR analyzer shall include bar-code reading capability. The analyzer shall be able to generate, detect and analyze PCR melting curves. The unit shall be able to provide real-time analysis. The analyzer shall perform automatic quality control (QC) and routine operator maintenance without manual intervention. The PCR analyzer shall contain onboard diagnostics and help functions. The dimensions for the molecular assay analyzer shall not exceed 34x24x36 inches (HxWxD). The electrical requirements are 120 VAC and 60 Hz. The analyzer shall be a self-contained unit and shall not require facility hook-ups for water, drainage or heat dissipation.

Corrective maintenance coverage shall be provided and include response times. On-site training shall be provided by the vendor. The vendor shall provide two (2) operational and two (2) service manuals, each in English. Support shall be provided for one year and four option year periods.

The analyzers, including claims made for the product, shall be compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, with respect to marketing and delivering medical products for use in the United States of America. These requirements shall apply even if delivery is requested outside of the United States of America. The analyzers shall be installed in compliance with OSHA requirements.

Contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed analyzers, such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the analyzers shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Upon delivery, the contractor shall be responsible for uncrating the unit/system, transporting it through the facility to the location of intended use for installation, and removing of all trash created in this process. If interim storage is required, the vendor shall make arrangements for the storage. The vendor is also responsible for the initial instrument operational and performance validations.

There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334516. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit sufficient technical data to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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.

Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. 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 contract.

Capability statements are due by 4:30 PM EST, 14 November 2025. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to both of the following addresses:

Cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil Carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil IN SUBJECT LINE REFERENCE: "Molecular Assay-Analyzer – PR 12329122".