Neonatal TPN Compounding and Methemoglobin Testing
ID: HT941025N0022Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedFeb 18, 2025
$250K$250,000
AwardeeGUAM HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT, INC. Dededo GU 96929 USA
Award #:HT941025A0004
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c0dd6bd3cfe4a55a2a401853d70f255/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract to Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) for Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition (Neo-TPN) and Methemoglobin Testing services at Naval Hospital Guam. This contract aims to support the establishment of a new Neonatal Stabilization Unit, which will provide critical care for neonates requiring specialized nutritional formulations and urgent laboratory testing. The unique geographical constraints of Guam limit the availability of alternative suppliers, making GRMC the sole provider capable of delivering these essential services tailored to the needs of critically ill infants. Interested vendors must submit capability statements to Merlinda Labaco at merlinda.m.labaco.civ@health.mil by January 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Justification for NON-Competitive Procurement (JNCP)_Redacted.pdf
    The government file addresses the necessity for non-competitive procurement regarding Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition (neo-TPN) and methemoglobin testing, specifically at Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC). It outlines the urgency and specialized requirements for neonatal care that GRMC alone can fulfill due to its capacity to provide tailored solutions for critically ill infants and the geographical constraints limiting other suppliers. The document emphasizes the unique needs of neonatal TPN, which necessitates customized formulations based on individual patient conditions, and highlights the logistical challenges of importing such specialized medical solutions to Guam. Furthermore, it discusses methemoglobin testing requirements, noting that only GRMC possesses the specialized equipment to conduct these tests promptly, essential for urgent medical care. Market research conducted by contacting local healthcare facilities confirmed GRMC as the sole provider capable of delivering these critical services. Overall, the document justifies the selected non-competitive procurement to ensure timely and quality healthcare delivery for neonates in a constrained environment. The need for this process is rooted in both unique medical needs and logistical realities specific to the region.
    Notice of Intent.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency's Contracting Activity intends to award a sole source contract to Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) for Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition (Neo-TPN) and methemoglobin testing services. This contract supports the establishment of a new Neonatal Stabilization Unit at Naval Hospital Guam, which will provide critical care for neonates. GRMC is the only facility on Guam capable of providing the specialized Neo-TPN formulations tailored for critically ill infants, due to geographical limitations and the complexity of the required services. Additionally, GRMC possesses the necessary equipment for methemoglobin testing, which is essential for urgent neonatal care. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive quotes, and any interested vendors must submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements. Responses to this sole source notification will assist the government in deciding whether to proceed with a competitive procurement process. The deadline for vendor challenges is set for January 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with a strict prohibition on telephone inquiries.
    PWS - Neo-TPN Methemoglobin.pdf
    This document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract with the Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency, focusing on providing Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition (neo-TPN) and Methemoglobin Testing at Naval Hospital Guam. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary personnel, materials, and equipment, except for specified government-furnished services like transportation of TPN and samples. The PWS specifies objectives including the provision of standard and custom TPN formulations available seven days a week, along with laboratory services for methemoglobin testing 24/7. Quality assurance measures and compliance with various security and privacy guidelines (including HIPAA) are essential components of the contract. Contractor personnel must adhere to stringent identification protocols and are required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The document is structured into sections detailing general information, the scope of services, specific tasks, definitions and acronyms, and contractor responsibilities. Overall, it aims to ensure high-quality medical support for critically ill neonates while adhering to regulatory compliance and security standards in the execution of these critical health services.
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