DNA Sequence Analysis Reagents and Kits

Sources Sought Synopsis:
**This is not a solicitation**

The Government is conducting Market Research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, to identify possible sources for DNA Sequence Analysis using Illumina Next-Generation Sequencers (NGS) as described in Attachment 1, entitled "Statement of Work."

This Sources Sought is solely for information and planning purposes. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine's (USAFSAM) requirements. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Furthermore, USAFSAM is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Please be advised 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. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought.

Requirement: See: Attachment 1 entitled, "Statement of Work." The Government is in need of DNA Sequence Analysis Kits and Reagents using Illumina Next-Generation Sequencers such as the HiSeq 2500, MiSeq and the MiSeqDX.

Capability Statement: All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to produce the requested equipment to the primary point of contact listed below.

NAICS Code: 325413: In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Acceptable Means of Submission: All submissions must be submitted electronically to the following email address: joseph.craven.1@us.af.mil by 6 November 2018, 2:00 PM EST

Any correspondence sent via email must contain the subject line, "Illumina DNA Sequence Analysis Kits and Reagents." This correspondence must be contained in a single email, unless otherwise approved, and must not exceed five megabytes, including attachments. Emails with compressed files will not be accepted. Note that email filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

Delivery Destination: See: Statement of Work

Delivery Type: FOB Destination (As defined in FAR 2.101 - Definitions, the seller or consignor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss.)

Inspection and Acceptance: Both inspection and acceptance will be by the Government at Destination.

Important Notice to Contractors: Response MUST also contain a complete description of items offered and any technical manuals or literature to clearly show that the items meet or exceed the requirements listed above. The Contracting Officer will review responses based on the factors listed in this Sources Sought and the information furnished by the Respondent.

The Government's evaluation of the capability statement received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition, a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc...).

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