Warfighter screening

The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking an automated immunoassay and molecular testing platform for the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Laboratory. This Sources Sought notice is exploratory in nature and invites interested contractors to submit information regarding their capability to provide the required diagnostic testing system and associated services. Key contract requirements include a fully automated, high-throughput platform capable of performing HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C assays with immunoassay throughput of 280 results per hour and nucleic acid amplification throughput of 380 results per 8-hour shift, along with 95% uptime maintenance and FDA donor screening approval standards. Responders must address their company information, CAGE code, small business designation status, and relevant capability and experience in accordance with the Draft Minimum Requirements Document; evaluation will focus on the vendor's demonstrated expertise and technical qualifications to meet the stated requirements. Responses are due by January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and should be submitted electronically to Michael Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil with the subject line "Warfighter Screening," using only PDF, Word, or Excel file formats.

This is not a set-aside procurement and no incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. The contract is structured as a five-year cost-per-test agreement with anticipated base year processing of approximately 30,000 tests and an anticipated 20% annual increase in testing volume throughout the contract period. The vendor must provide comprehensive support services including installation, onsite and offsite training, 24/7 technical support, emergency repair within 24 hours, and equipment replacement provisions for units experiencing over 10% monthly downtime. The platform must be compatible with the Defense Health Agency's GENESIS laboratory information system and support continuous specimen loading capability. While specific award values are not disclosed in this preliminary Sources Sought notice, the five-year term, high testing volume, and comprehensive support requirements indicate a significant contract opportunity. The Government will use submitted responses to conduct an initial market analysis of available capabilities; this notice does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or reimburse proposal preparation costs.