Bioinformatics at Keesler Air Force Base Sources Sought
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- Solicitation number
- HT940825QE004
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance
- Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency is conducting market research for bioinformatics services to support the Defense Health Agency Genetics Reference Laboratory (DHAGRL) at Keesler Medical Center in Mississippi. The contractor will perform next-generation sequencing data processing using Illumina sequencing platforms, including adapter trimming, quality checks, genome alignment, variant identification, and annotation of FASTQ files from MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq platforms. Key requirements include processing genetic data, identifying variants, providing comprehensive reports within 24 hours, performing haplotype phasing, and classifying variants according to American College of Medical Genetics criteria while maintaining HIPAA compliance and data confidentiality. Performance objectives mandate 100% compliance with turnaround times, error-free reporting, and no more than two validated complaints per quarter. Interested parties must submit responses by August 22, 2025, with written submissions limited to 10 single-spaced pages using 12-point Times New Roman font. The submission should include a company profile, capability statements, and past performance examples.
This sources sought notice does not utilize any set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation. The estimated contract duration spans three years, consisting of a base ordering period with two additional option periods. No specific quantities of genetic samples or processing volumes are detailed in the available materials, though the contractor must be capable of handling data from multiple high-throughput sequencing platforms. The government emphasizes this is purely market research and not a solicitation, with all response costs borne by interested parties and no guarantee of future procurement actions. Companies are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any subsequent solicitation announcements, as respondents will not receive notification regarding the government's capability assessment results.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to procure Bioinformatics Services in support of Keesler AFB, MS as described in the attached Performance Work Statement.
This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not currently seeking quotes; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a quote as a result of this notice. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense.
Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government’s capability assessment.
The estimated duration of the contract is estimated at three years, including a base ordering period with two additional option periods.
SUBMISSION CONTENT: Written responses are requested to be no more than 10 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11-inch pages using 12-point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include, but is not limited to, the following:
a) A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base.
b) DHA Healthcare Contracting Division - South requests that companies respond by submitting (1) a capabilities statement showing how the requirement for bioinformatic services, as described in the attached draft PWS, can be met, (2) contract numbers and descriptions for similar type work and products as evidence of capabilities; (3) a description of your company's experience and performance of similar contracts, including whether any of these have CPARs ratings. This description shall address and demonstrate, through prior and/or current experience, an understanding of this requirement; (4) any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability.
Submit responses to David Erpelding, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at david.k.erpelding.civ@mail.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attach 1 Bioinformatics Svcs PWS 07152025.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics at Keesler Air Force Base | Award Notice | |
| Bioinformatics at Keesler Air Force Base | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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