Newborn Screening Test

Added: Aug 25, 2014 7:41 pm

The 355th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole-source procurement action with The Arizona Department of Health Services for the procurement of the following service:

1) 1 October 2014 thru 30 September 2019 - Newborn Laboratory Screening Test Extended Description: Provide newborn screening analysis for at least 28 genetic disorders detectable by bloodspot to ensure newborns receive the minimum screening tests recommended by the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children.

This requirement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent service as described above. Interested parties must provide rationale as to why they should be considered. All interested firms must respond to this synopsis by 8 September 2014, 2:00 PM Arizona Local Time to SSgt Kory Adam, 355th Contracting Squadron, 3180 S Craycroft Rd. Tucson, AZ 85707. Or E-mail kory.adam@us.af.mil, Phone (520) 228-3704 or Fax (520) 228-5284. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The 355th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing the capability information.