Request for Information (RFI) - Germ Free Service
ID: RFI_GERMFREESERVICE_SMD_2026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ddb51faad023423694ad37da80c39662/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Germ Free Services to support Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML). The procurement aims to establish a five-year service contract for the maintenance and calibration of critical equipment, including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, filtration systems, and glove boxes, ensuring their operational readiness in response to CBRNE threats. These services are vital for maintaining compliance with safety standards and ensuring the functionality of medical assets used in field operations. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit their responses electronically, including detailed company and product information, by the specified due date, with inquiries directed to Patrick Wallace at patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil or Trisha Scott at trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patrick Wallace
    patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil
    Trisha Scott
    trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil
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    Attachment_2 Company and Product Information.pdf
    Attachment 2 of RFI No. W911QY-25-RFI-Germ Free Services for Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML) is a Company & Product Information form. This document requires prospective contractors to provide detailed information about their company, including RFI number, company name and address, point of contact, phone, email, Tax Identification Number (TIN), Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, Cage Code, NAICS, company webpage, and locations. It also asks for socio-economic classifications such as Small Business, 8(a), HUB Zone, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, including the 8(a) graduation date. Furthermore, the form inquires about SAM and ORCA registration status, possession of a current Indirect Rate Agreement or Forward Pricing Rate Agreement, and whether the respondent has an acceptable cost accounting system as defined by DFARS 252.242-7006 or has received a pre-award survey of the prospective accounting system (SF 1408). This attachment is crucial for the government to assess a company's eligibility and qualifications for the RFI.
    RFI Attachment 1_Germ Free Service Contract.pdf
    The Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) office in Frederick, Maryland, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a service contract. The RFI seeks commercial solutions for sustainment support of Germfree Fume Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Filtration Systems, and Glove boxes used in Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML) for up to five years. The desired services include sustainment, calibration, maintenance, equipment repair, inventory, shelf-life and warranty management, preventive maintenance, shipping, and management of various Germfree models. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses, submitted electronically as white papers, should include company and product information, addressing specific requirements related to logistics, integrated product support, essential characteristics, and technical data.
    SOO_Germ Free.pdf
    The Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a service contract for Germfree Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML), which are critical rapid-response assets for CBRNE threat assessment. The contract seeks a five-year service agreement for 6 Fume hoods (Model FHM-2.5SS), 12 Biosafety Cabinets (Model BBF-2SSCH), 6 Filtration Systems (Model FS-150), 6 Filtration Systems (Model FS-75), and 6 Glove boxes (Model PGB-36). Services include sustainment calibration, maintenance, equipment repair, inventory management, and certifications, performed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, or Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA. The contractor must adhere to safety regulatory standards, provide a 1-year warranty, and submit detailed technician reports. This contract ensures the GFML's operational readiness and compliance with industry standards.
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