RFI_Linearity Materials - Naples
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI_Linearity_Materials-Naples
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Naples Campania Italy
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI_Linearity Materials - Naples" to conduct market research for supplies supporting analytical laboratory equipment at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy. Posted on April 27, 2026, this RFI seeks to identify potential vendors capable of providing linearity validation materials for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600 chemistry analyzers. The RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee that a subsequent contract will be awarded. Interested parties must be registered on SAM.gov and capable of meeting the specified technical and logistical requirements. The primary objective is to assess market availability of qualified suppliers before issuing a formal solicitation.
Respondents must submit a maximum five-page capabilities document in Microsoft Word format to kathleen.s.gorelick.civ@health.mil by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on May 12, 2026, with questions due by 10:00 AM on May 4, 2026. Qualified vendors must be able to deliver linearity materials twice annually for 80 distinct analytes, perform validations in accordance with College of American Pathologists standards, provide statistical analysis and linearity charts within two weeks, ensure matching lot numbers across shipments, maintain a minimum six-month shelf life, and offer 24/7/365 product support. The anticipated contract structure includes a Firm Fixed Price award under NAICS code 334516 with a four-month base period and four optional 12-month renewal periods. No specific small business set-aside applies to this opportunity, and all response expenses are the responsibility of participating vendors.
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 this 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.
1. RFI Title: RFI_Linearity Materials - Naples
2. Location: U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy
3. Background: The Defense Health Agency is seeing business firms to provide all services, materials, and equipment necessary for all preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance services on designated government leased Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600 analyzers located at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.
4. Description: NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. See attached RFI document for additional information.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to kathleen.s.gorelick.civ@health.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 05/12/2026 by 10:00 AM Eastern.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI Linearity Materials - Naples_Final.pdf |
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