A19 Presolicitation Synopsis CBRN Lab Services.pdf

PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS

CBRN Laboratory Services

SYNOPSIS:

This is a presolicitation notice for CBRN Laboratory Services in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Science, Integration and Technology Directorate (SITD) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Protection Division (CPD). As part of its mission, the CBRN CPD Laboratory tests environmental samples for biological agents using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), immunoassay and other molecular and microbiological methods at its on-site laboratory located on the Pentagon Reservation.

The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to award a commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with some Time-and-Material (T&M) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with a 5-year period of performance with one (1) Base Period and four (4) Option Years.

NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratories

PSC Code: B504 Special Studies/Analysis – Chemical/Biological

SCOPE:

The main objective of this requirement is to provide laboratory personnel, accurate and timely analysis and results of daily environmental samples, equipment and supplies, equipment maintenance, inventories, reports, and special studies. Contractor shall provide sample and laboratory database systems that track sample collection, analysis, results, and inventory. The contractor shall provide program, laboratory, and database management.

Critical Elements:

The contractor shall possess and maintain a Secret facility clearance (FCL) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a Secret security clearance from the DOD Consolidated Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF). The DD 254 will be forwarded to the Contractor upon award of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all security policies and procedures that apply to DoD, PFPA, and WHS/EM. Security procedures shall be made available to Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall immediately report any situation that may influence the security clearance of any employee involved in laboratory testing operations.

Testing occurs primarily at the existing Biosafety Level (BSL) 2/3 CBRN Laboratory located on the Pentagon Reservation. The Contractor shall also provide, operate, and maintain a warm-based off-site BSL 2/3 reach back laboratory (RBL) as an alternate location to receive and analyze samples. The RBL is primarily used during continuity of operations (COOP), exercises, and incidents or surge events and the Contractor shall be capable of operating both the Pentagon and RBL laboratory locations simultaneously. The RBL shall be located within 35 miles of the

Pentagon and within 70 miles of Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC) to allow for timely sample delivery.

The contractor shall maintain ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for Biological Testing at both the Pentagon and RBL facilities to ensure confidence in results.

Anticipated Staffing Estimated Staffing #

Program Manager 1 Technical Manager 1 Laboratory Manager 1 Shift Lead 4 Associate Scientist 4 Assistant Scientist 4 Quality Assurance Officer 1 Facility & Safety Manager 1 Database Manager 1

There is a 30-day Laboratory Analysis Transition. The successful Contractor shall work alongside the incumbent for 30 calendar days to ensure a smooth transition of all operations at the on-site facility without interruption of ongoing 24/7 operations. The Contractor will maintain the current methodologies and practices for the duration of the transition period. The Government will assess Contractor competency in the following areas: accuracy of test results, CONOPS, LIMS utilization, data review, and specimen in-processing and contamination control.

After a maximum of 30 calendar days, the new Contractor shall assume full, independent operations, to include both facilities. Once the transition is complete, the incumbent will no longer have contractual obligations toward this effort.

It is critical that the contractor meet requirements including production of reagents/assays, ISO accreditation, and RBL location in order to service multiple PFPA sites during emergency situations.

CONCLUSION:

All interested and responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal that the agency shall consider. The approximate acquisition is as follows: This synopsis will be posted for approximately 15 days. No paper copies will be mailed. The solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) #HQ003422R0085 will be posted at https://sam.gov, and Offerors will have approximately 30 days to submit proposals. All dates are subject to change and any change will be posted on this site. Phone calls will not be accepted.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contracting Officer: Ms. Roya Sterner Email: whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail.mil https://sam.gov/ mailto:whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail.mil