Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) Molecular Analyzers

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
HT9408-25-NAAT
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Pensacola, Florida 32512, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division - South is conducting market research to procure Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) Molecular Analyzers for Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida. The agency seeks a compact, FDA-approved tabletop molecular analyzer capable of testing for Influenza A/B, SARS-CoV-2, Group A Strep, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, with an estimated annual workload of 22,317 specimens. Key technical requirements include a small device footprint, CLIA-waived certification, bi-directional HL7 interface compatibility, and the ability to complete testing within 15 minutes. The market research is being conducted under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with interested firms encouraged to recommend alternative classifications if appropriate. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 12:00 P.M. Central Time on March 17, 2025, with all correspondence to be directed to Contract Specialist Sylas Younger.

The procurement may be set aside for small businesses, with the government reserving the right to determine the most appropriate competitive approach. Potential offerors are asked to provide detailed information about their small business certifications, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and other small business designations. While no specific award value is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will require the successful vendor to provide installation, validation, training, user and service manuals, and equipment maintenance with a requirement to replace failed equipment within 14 days. The analyzer must operate within specific environmental conditions of 15-30°C and 20-80% humidity, and include internal quality control capabilities. Respondents should note that this RFI is strictly for market research purposes, and no award will be issued as a result of this initial inquiry.

Notice text

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – South (HCD-S) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities to meet the requirement and qualifications for providing Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) Molecular Analyzers in accordance with the statement of work (SOW). The Government is seeking information on the availability of capable contractors to provide the aforementioned NAAT Molecular Analyzers for Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL.  

The North American Standard Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  Based on responses to this Request for Information (RFI), this requirement may be set aside for Small Business or procured through Full and Open competition.  The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate.  Interested firms are encouraged to recommend a more appropriate NAICS in their response; however, include the rationale for an alternate selection.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER; therefore, in accordance with FAR 15.201(c) any responses to this inquiry will not constitute nor will be considered as a contractor offer, and no award will be issued as a result of this inquiry.  This information will be used by DHACA HCD-S for market research purposes only, and the submitted information will not be returned.  Submitted information will be protected in accordance with DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and no feedback will be provided regarding submissions or the total number of submissions received.  Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request for information, as the government is not liable for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request.

The purpose of this RFI is to query the market for potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified commercial small business offerors that can provide/perform the stated requirement.  The government is interested in collecting market data/information in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, from potential sources that have the capability to provide NAAT Molecular Analyzers.  Interested and/or potential small business offerors are requested and encouraged to submit responses to the questions below under the Market Survey/Questionnaire, not later than 12:00 P.M. Central Time (CST) on 17 Mar 2025.  No extension will be granted.  **All correspondence resulting from this RFI shall be sent to Mr. Sylas Younger at sylas.a.younger.civ@health.mil. 

Market Survey/Questionnaire shall include the following information:

Entity Name:______________________________

Name of point of contact: ____________________________

Phone number: ____________________________________

Email address: ____________________________________

CAGE CODE: ____________________________________

UEI: ____________________________________________

Web Page URL:

SAMS Registered? Yes/No

Is your company a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration? Y/N

If YES, what are your small business certification(s) under NAICS Code 334516?  Identify the following:

8(a) Certified: (Yes / No)

HUBZone Certified: (Yes / No)

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): (Yes / No)

Small Disadvantaged Business: (Yes / No)

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB): (Yes / No)

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB): (Yes / No)

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): (Yes / No)

Primary Point of Contact(s):

Contract Specialist

Sylas Younger

sylas.a.younger.civ@health.mil

Phone: 850-296-2644

Contracting Officer

Marcus H. Mattingly

marcus.h.mattingly.civ@health.mil

Phone: 210-272-7186

Files

File Type Posted
3.3 Statement of Work_ID Now_Draft_20250219.docx DOCX document
RFI Sources Sought NAAT - Molecular Analyzers.docx DOCX document

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