Request for Information - Chemistry Analyzers Supplies - Naval Hospital Sigonella
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 044549
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Sicily Catania Italy
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency is issuing a Request for Information to identify sources capable of supplying consumables and reagents for Vitros 7600 chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers at Naval Hospital Sigonella in Sicily, Italy, with RFI responses due July 19, 2026. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; responses will not be accepted as offers or form binding contracts.
The anticipated procurement is an IDIQ contract with a five-year ordering period running September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031. The statement of work specifies 176 line items including reagent slides, calibrator kits, controls, and consumables (tips, cups, filters) plus maintenance components for two analyzers used for critical care testing—cardiac markers, liver enzymes, kidney function, and BHCG assays supporting emergent patient care at the facility.
Suppliers must meet stringent technical and regulatory requirements: all items require FDA approval and minimum six-month shelf life upon acceptance; frozen chemistry slides and controls ship at -18°C, immunochemistry reagents and calibrators at 2-8°C, and consumables at ambient temperature. Contractors must deliver within four days of order placement and provide technical support specialists during standard working hours (0830–1300 Monday–Friday, excluding Italian holidays). For any new tests introduced, the contractor must conduct on-site instrument validation including precision testing, linearity, carryover, correlation, and sensitivity studies per facility protocol with CLIA and CAP compliance. Reagent batches must carry identical manufacturer lot numbers with lot sequestration. Place of performance is U.S. NMRTC Sigonella, Strada Statale 192 KM 15, Catania-Enna, Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. NAICS 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing); PSC 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets).
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources possessing the capabilities described herein and ascertain whether the required supplies are commercial in nature. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.
NOTE: At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.
- RFI Title: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supplies for Vitros 7600 chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) in Sicily (Italy).
- LOCATION: U.S. NMRTC Sigonella – NAS , Strada Statale 192 KM 15, Catania-Enna, Sigonella, Sicily (Italy)
- BACKGROUND: The U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Laboratory Department requires an IDIQ contract to provide materials necessary for two Vitros 7600 chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers. These supplies are used to perform critical care testing including cardiac markers, liver enzymes, kidney function and BHCG testing needed for emergent patient care and essential to hospital operation. Given the critical nature of the testing performed and that the products required strict temperature control, supplies must be delivered within four (4) days of order placement and must be received at necessary temperatures listed within the Statement of Work. (SOW)
- DESCRIPTION: NAICS 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, PSC 6550 - In vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits and sets. See DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).
RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Responses to the RFI shall adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:
- All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
- Cover Page (1 page)
- Title
- Organization
- Responder’s technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses).
- CAGE Code
3. Capabilities statement SHALL address the following:
- Contractor’s clear understanding and ability to perform the scope of this requirement as detailed in the DRAFT SOW. Specifically delivery within four days at required temperatures. Provide information on how required temperatures will be maintain during delivery.
- Contractor’s experience performing the same or similar work as detailed in the DRAFT SOW.
- Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule) under which the responder currently offers these services, if any.
- Whether the responder provides the required services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.
RESPONSES DUE: July 19, 2026 by 5 pm EST
SUBMISSION TO: Ms. Carol Uebelacker, carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW VITROS SUPPLIES IDIQ - DRAFT.docx | DOCX document |
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