Hematology Analyzer

This is a Sources Sought Notice for Madigan Army Medical Center.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations.  The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources and whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.  The NAICS Code is 325413 and the successful vendor must be registered in the SAM with this NAICS.  Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate set-aside and acquisition method.  The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Health Contracting Branch (JBLM-HCB) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a base period with up to four options, if exercised to the success offeror using FAR Part 12 commercial items procedures.  The requirement is for an upgraded Sysmex Analyzer, Reagents, and Supplies to be compatible with the current Sysmex XN9000 Analyzer and Roller 20 PN Workstation. The addition of these upgraded modules must not inhibit our directional workflow and it must remain connected to our automation. The system must continue to determine blood types, antibodies, cross match donors and recipients, and identify any unexpected antibodies that may cause a transfusion reaction.  Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a critical tool used to specifically characterize and identify types of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and any alteration in that cell type that may be responsible for the onset of infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders or immunodeficiencies.

A draft Performance Based Statement of Work (SOW) and is attached for review. (Attachment 1) and Salient Characteristics (Attachment 2)

Interested vendors may submit in writing their capabilities and qualifications demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement identified in this notice.  Responses to this notice should include company name, address, and telephone number, point of contact (POC), and brochures which will allow the Government to understand your offerings and options.  Capability statements should be submitted to the attention of Mrs. Felicia Jones, Contract Specialist, email felicia.m.jones16.civ@health.mil .  Telephone responses will not be accepted.  Responses must be received no later than 16 February 2023 @ 1300:PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Disclaimer and Notes:  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response.  Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualification to supply the required equipment and supplies.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.  A determination by the government not to compete this propose effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.