Sources_Sought_Vitros_350_Analyzer.docx

NOTICE:

This is NOT a synopsis or solicitation and no contracts will result from this notice. This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine potential sources and requirement specific information. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FedBizOps (https://www.fbo.gov/) website for further information.

The information requested by this Sources Sought will be used within the Air Force (AF) to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Information will be utilized to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. Interested parties choosing to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) are cautioned that this RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The AF will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. However, interested parties are highly encouraged to respond to this notice if capable.

The 52nd Contracting Squadron (52 CONS) is conducting market research to determine interest in a firm-fixed type contract for Vitros 350 Chemistry Analyzer Maintenance Services and Vitros 350 Reagents to be performed/delivered at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany. The anticipated period of performance, assuming a contract is issued, is on/about 1 October 2017 for one year with four option periods (12 months, each).

The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112.

We are seeking information on capabilities and qualifications for Vitros 350 Maintenance service and delivery of Reagents. Information shall encompass the following (please limit submission to 10 pages or less):

1. Company Information:

1. Name,

2. address,

3. telephone number,

4. point of contact names,

5. e-mail addresses, and

6. CAGE code.

2. Recommendations for use of an alternative NAICS code.

3. Suggestions for alternate approaches to providing and accomplishing services.

4. Capability to fulfill the following requirement in accordance with attached Statement of Work (dated 19 April 2017):

ITEM #: 0001 QUANTITY: 1 UNIT: Each

Chemistry Analyzer Maintenance

Non-personal services: Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, parts, materials, and transportation required to perform services at the U.S. Clinic at the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.

Service shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated 15 May 2017.

ITEM #: 0002 QUANTITY: 1 UNIT: Lot

Reagents and Consumables for Vitros 350 Analyzer, 3 Oct 17 delivery items

ITEM #: 0003 QUANTITY: 1 UNIT: Lot

Reagents and Consumables for Vitros 350 Analyzer, 3 Apr 18 delivery items

All questions regarding this Sources Sought shall be submitted in writing via email. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. If interest is present and firm capable in providing such services, please respond via email to the POCs below:

Contracting Officer: Bryan Stewart, at bryan.stewart.2@us.af.mil, Contracting Specialist: Rachel Sullivan, at rachel.sullivan.3@us.af.mil 52 CONS Base Support Flight: 52CONS.LGCB.BaseSupport@us.af.mil

The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 23 June 2017 will be answered. Interested sources submission must be clear, concise, complete, and be submitted via e-mail prior to 16:00 Central European Time (CET) on 23 June 2017.