Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services
ID: RFI_Medical_Fieling_SMD_2024Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services through a Sources Sought notice. The primary objective is to provide contractor support for the Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO-S), focusing on Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) at Fort Detrick, MD, which includes logistics, program management, and technical assistance to enhance healthcare readiness in military operations. This initiative is crucial for improving operational efficiency and supporting Army medical units in the procurement, assembly, and distribution of medical equipment, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Interested contractors should submit their responses, including insights and capability statements, by December 27, 2024, to Patrick Wallace at patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil or Jason Goode at jason.h.goode.civ@army.mil.

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    The Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO-S) pertains to Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) and focuses on obtaining materiel fielding and medical liaison support services at Fort Detrick. This RFI, intended solely for informational purposes, aims to gather feedback that will inform the development of a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested contractors are encouraged to review the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and respond with their insights, company details, previous project experiences, and capability statements addressing specific logistical support requirements. Key areas of interest include the ability to provide initial logistics support, personnel with security clearances, and technical expertise regarding Army logistics systems. There is no commitment from the government to procure services based on the submitted information, and all responses must be submitted by December 27, 2024. The document emphasizes promoting industry competition and collaboration in fulfilling government needs while clarifying that no contractual obligations or payments will arise from the responses.
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for contractor support services for the Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO-S), specifically its Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) division. The scope of work includes providing medical materiel support, logistics, program management, and technical assistance to enhance healthcare readiness across military operations at Fort Detrick, MD. Key objectives encompass managing procurement, assembly, and distribution of medical equipment, facilitating fielding missions, and conducting training on automated logistics systems. Contractors will execute tasks related to project management support, logistics analysis, and medical liaison services while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Additionally, they are responsible for the acquisition and management of medical supplies, maintaining communication with military units, and reporting on project progress. Critically, the document emphasizes the need for accurate billing, timely deliverable submissions, and adherence to the Quality Control Plan. The anticipated contractor contributions aim to enhance operational efficiency, support Army medical units, and ensure optimal performance in fielding medical devices. This RFP is crucial in reinforcing the DoD's commitment to enhancing medical readiness and operational support across armed forces.
    The document serves as a Request for Information (RFI) from the Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO-S), specifically for the Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) sector, focusing on Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services. This RFI aims to solicit feedback from potential contractors to shape an effective Request for Proposal (RFP) by outlining the Government's needs and encouraging information exchange. It's emphasized that this is not a notice for an RFP issuance, and participation is voluntary, with no payment obligations arising from the responses. The government seeks contractors to examine the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and respond to specific inquiries regarding their business capability, including historical project performance, socio-economic classifications, and logistics support capabilities. The focus is on services such as logistics support for both domestic and overseas operations, maintenance of secured facilities, and coordination of material and equipment transfers. Responses are due by December 27, 2024, indicating a structured effort to gather industry insight before a targeting procurement action is initiated, ensuring robust competition and operational alignment with military needs.
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