Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - Operations & Programming Services
ID: D-25-TC-0025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f5bfcbd69f6940408a792cc9bb50f49b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide operations and programming services for its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The procurement aims to enhance the DEA's forensic capabilities through system upgrades, maintenance, and support of the LIMS, particularly focusing on STARLiMS and LabX software, while adhering to ISO/IEC standards and utilizing agile methodologies. This initiative is crucial for ensuring real-time data processing and improving operations across multiple DEA laboratory locations. Interested parties must submit their capability packages by November 6, 2024, and can contact Randy Bell Sr. at randy.bellsr@dea.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Randy Bell Sr.
    randy.bellsr@dea.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    A03 Sources Sought Notice - D-25-TC-0025 - 2024 10 28.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks to identify small businesses capable of providing operations and programming services for its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This Sources Sought Announcement requests capability packages from certified small businesses with relevant experience in LIMS, particularly STARLiMS and LabX software. Services will be performed at DEA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, with a submission deadline of November 6, 2024. The contractor will perform system upgrades, maintenance, and support, while adhering to ISO/IEC standards and agile methodologies. Key tasks include requirements gathering, testing, operations, and ongoing support of the LIMS solution, which enhances the forensic capabilities of DEA laboratories. The initiative aims to ensure real-time data processing and improves operations across the DEA's multiple laboratory locations. This notice serves as a preliminary market research tool, paving the way for a formal solicitation in November 2024.
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