6545 - Real-time pathogen detection for analysis in the field for TBEV, CCHFV, Babesia, Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Rickettsia and Borrelia

The Naval Supply (NAVSUP) Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ), FL intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Biomeme, Inc. for real-time pathogen detection using the Biomeme Franklin Real-time PCR Thermocycler. This includes Test kits/Strips for Borrelia, Babesia, Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Rickettsia, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) virus and Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV), RNA/DNA Prep cartridges, preservation buffers, and custom reagents. Biomeme, Inc. is the only source that can provide this requirement because they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Franklin Real-time PCR Thermocycler. Biomeme does not haveany distributors or reseller.

This proposed action is a firm fixed type contract. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS)code that these items fall under is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500. This notice of intent is for

information purposes only. All sources eligible to provide this requirement must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide this requirement as outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within three (3) calendar days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable items are available, and that it is more advantageous to the

Government than obtaining this product through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made.

Response to this notice is to be

sent to kevin.hansen1@navy.mil.