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The Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma WA is seeking sources to provide “Reagents for detection of the Bacterial Pathogens” for use with the MS Prime and Vitek system. These reagents and automated or semi-automated instrumentation for nucleic acid extraction, continuously monitor cultures in liquid media, mass spectrophotometry utilizing matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI- TOF) for identification of cultures, and biochemical identification and susceptibility of cultures.

The system must be capable of providing complete traceability of individual patient samples.

The contractor must be able to perform the required scheduled maintenance and provide the customer with all hardware and software upgrades to maintain a fully functioning system.

Contractor must be available to perform emergency services within 24 hours of service call and be completed within 48 hours of arrival. Contractor must have system in place, validated, and able to produce results on or before September 30th, 2025. Contractor access to JBLM is only required to perform mandatory maintenance or troubleshooting.

For additional information regarding the technical specifications, please refer to the attached Salient Characteristics and Statement of Work. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation for quotations, proposals nor invitation for bids. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not be compensated. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. The Government will not evaluate the information received nor provide comments or feedback.

Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities and qualifications statement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation nor award a contract under this announcement. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Project Background

This action is for the procurement of “Reagents for detection of the Bacterial Pathogens” software upgrades, installation and customer service (including warranty and shipping) in support of Madigan Army Medical Center Department of Pathology and Microbiology Laboratory, Joint Base Lewis McChord. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing maintenance, services, repairs, and parts as required to maintain the systems in optimal operating condition.

Required Capabilities

To provide the required equipment, any company considered must be an authorized distributor of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Please provide authorization letter with your response to these sources sought notice. Additional detail is provided in the Salient Characteristics attached to this announcement.

If your organization has the potential capacity and capabilities to perform these contract requirements, please provide the following information: Organization Name, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID number and Letter or Information Supporting Authorization by OEM to sale their equipment. Any applicable brochures or company capability material may also be submitted.

Eligibility

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The product service code is 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Supplies.Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond.

Submission Details

Interested parties are requested to submit responses via email. The email subject line should be “Sources Sought Response for PANCHA-25-P-0000 007139” Responses, capabilities and/or qualifications statements may be in either Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or in the body of the email and shall be addressed to wanda.f.williams35.civ@health.mil.

Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in your response.

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