Reqeust for Information (RFI) Consumables and Reagents BPA - WRAIR Africa.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Subject: bioMérieux and Illumina Laboratory Equipment, Diagnostic Reagents, and Related In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Consumables BPA

REQUIRING ACTIVITY NAME: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, (WRAIR)AFRICA BPA THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

1.0 DISCLAIMER:

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary, will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained.

RFI AVAILABILITY

In accordance with FAR Part 10 (Market Research), this RFI is intended to ensure responsible and constructive exchanges with industry while complying with existing laws and regulations that prohibit providing an unfair competitive advantage to firms or violating procurement integrity requirements.

This RFI is being made available through the following platform to maximize market research targeting potential Prime Contractors:

SAM.gov

2.0 SUBJECT: Africa BioMérieux and Illumina Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Contractor(s) shall supply specific laboratory reagents, medical supplies, sequencing equipment, diagnostic consumables, and IT hardware/software to the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) AFRICA upon issuance of individual call orders or Government Purchase Card (GPC) order.

Delivery & Shipping Terms Freight Terms: All items ordered under potential BPA shall be shipped Free on Board (FOB) Destination. Individual orders will designate specific items and quantities per delivery site.

Delivery Timeline: Deliveries must be completed within fourteen (14) days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Shelf-Life / Expiration: Products with limited useful lives shall be delivered with expiration dates of at least six (6) months remaining from the date of delivery.

Annual Item List Maintenance: Modifications to the item list may occur annually to update pricing, incorporate new items, and remove discontinued products.

Delivery Locations:

Kenya – Entomology Kenya – Basic Science Lab Kenya – MHK Uganda Nigeria

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Contractor must be capable of providing the items under Attachment 1 up to the maximum estimated quantities across the 5-year ordering period:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Software Requirements Vulnerability Scans & Patching: The vendor must permit the Government to conduct software vulnerability scans on all acquired software to detect and address potential vulnerabilities. Collaboration between the vendor and the Government is required to remediate vulnerabilities discovered during these evaluations.

Lifecycle Support: The vendor is responsible for providing ongoing support and patches for software vulnerabilities throughout the entire software lifespan.

COTS Registration: All Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software providers must be actively registered on SAM.gov and maintain valid CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) / DUNS designations.

Hardware Requirements IT Warranty & Maintenance Support: Vendors are required to provide Information Technology (IT) maintenance and warranty support for all acquired hardware until the equipment reaches its official End of Life (EOL).

Firmware & Driver Patching: Vendors must supply patching support, including timely firmware and driver updates, to address any vulnerabilities identified during Government scans.

Trade Agreements Act (TAA): All delivered computer and IT hardware must be fully Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant.

Hardware Security: All computer systems must include and support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 compliance.

3.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties are invited to review the requirements and Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) detailed below and submit a Capabilities Statement demonstrating their ability to satisfy these requirements.

Business Instructions:

Format: Microsoft Office (docx) or searchable PDF format.

Length: Not to exceed five (5) pages total, including graphics, tables, and appendices.

Typography: Minimum 12-point font.

Submissions: All responses must be submitted electronically via email. No hard copies or telephone requests will be accepted. No bidders list will be maintained.

Company name, UEI/CAGE, business size, and point of contact;

Current manufacturer-authorized reseller documentation as applicable;

Attachment 1 Instructions:

Interested vendors shall complete the attached Item Capability Spreadsheet and identify, for each item, whether they can provide the exact requested product as:

· The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); or

· An authorized reseller of the applicable OEM.

Vendors claiming authorized reseller status shall provide supporting manufacturer authorization documentation.

Instructions have also been included in spreadsheet.

This RFI is for market research only. Vendors may respond to any items they can support and are not expected to provide every item on the list. Pricing is not requested.

5.0 ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The estimated period of performance for this BPA consists of a five-year ordering period:

5.0 CONTACT INFORMATION: All Capabilities Statements and any accompanying proprietary information related to this RFI must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to:

Nicole Applegate:nicole.v.applegate.civ@health.mil Sharew Hailu:sharew.hailu.civ@health.mil