Notice of Intent to Sole Source Upgrade of REES Automated Temperature Monitoring System at NMCP, Portsmouth, VA
ID: 12155418Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e21ddc5027414fe4881dce64e68428fc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to REES Scientific Corporation for the upgrade of the REES Automated Temperature Monitoring System at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. This procurement aims to enhance the existing temperature monitoring capabilities, which are critical for maintaining the integrity of medical supplies and equipment. The contract will cover a base year from December 16, 2024, to December 15, 2026, with a total estimated value of $122,916.82, and will include four option years. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating the advantages of competition to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia Scharnowske, at cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil, although the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cynthia Scharnowske
    cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    Lab Reagents for Pathology Dept. at WRNMMC
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the procurement of specialized lab reagents and consumables necessary for molecular diagnostics testing in the Pathology Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). This procurement is critical for testing viral pathogens and is supported under the authority for non-competitive purchases, as Roche is the sole supplier of the proprietary materials required for use with the existing Roche medical equipment at WRNMMC. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by January 10, 2025, via email to the primary contact, Ealed Nuru, at ealed.m.nuru.civ@health.mil, with a copy to Erica S. Oh at erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil. The government retains discretion over the contract award process and is not obligated to seek competitive bids despite any expressions of interest received.
    LEGACY DATA CONSOLIDATION SOLUTION – HEALTH INFORMATION ARCHIVE
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract to Mediquant, LLC for the provision of Health Information Archive (HIA) services aimed at consolidating legacy data and maintaining software systems. This contract will support the Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions (EIDS) Program Management Office (PMO) by mapping and loading data sets into Mediquant's proprietary data model and ensuring the operational integrity of the HIA, which is crucial for managing health-related information. The contract is expected to be a Firm Fixed-Price agreement with a base period of 12 months and four additional option periods, with an anticipated award date no later than December 2024. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Domonique Holmes via email at domonique.p.holmes.civ@health.mil within 7 calendar days of this notice.
    6515--Equipment - Neutralization Station - Detroit
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to CS Medical, LLC for the procurement of two TEEClean Automated TEE Probe Cleaners and associated accessories for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This acquisition, valued at approximately $77,763.78, is necessitated by the need to transition from an inefficient manual cleaning process to an automated system that enhances hygiene and operational effectiveness. The unique capabilities of CS Medical as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required disinfection equipment have been confirmed through extensive market research, underscoring the urgency and specificity of this requirement. Interested parties must submit any responses by email to LouAnn Gilliland at louann.gilliland@va.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST on January 10, 2025, as competitive proposals are not being solicited.
    Microbial Testing Supplies - Bridge Contract
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to award a sole-source bridge contract for microbial testing supplies to Biomerieux Inc., covering the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This procurement is essential for the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Laboratory, as it involves leasing a microbial identification analyzer and a mass spectrometer, along with necessary reagents and middleware/server interface provision. The unique requirements for ATO authorization on DHA networks necessitate this sole-source approach, as Biomerieux is the only contractor capable of meeting these needs without service disruption. Interested parties can contact Troy Loge at troy.a.loge.civ@health.mil or Robyn Villafranco at Robyn.A.Villafranco.civ@health.mil for further details, with the total contract value estimated at $213,334.67.
    J063--VISN 20 BPA - Temperature and Humidity Monitoring System Equipment & Annual Services
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Temperature and Humidity Monitoring System Equipment and related annual services across its VISN 20 network, which includes facilities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive solution for continuous environmental monitoring, including the installation of various monitoring devices, 24/7 support, calibration services, and NIST certification, all crucial for maintaining the quality of medical supplies and ensuring patient safety. The BPA is set to run from February 15, 2025, to February 14, 2030, with an anticipated ceiling of $7 million, and interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Contract Specialist Peter Park via email at Peter.Park2@va.gov.
    Special Notice- Intent to Sole Source Award the Purchase of Lab Instruments to Agilent Technologies Inc.
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. for the purchase of specialized lab instruments, namely the Seahorse XF and xCELLigence systems. These instruments are essential for conducting precise physiological measurements critical to military ration development and ongoing research efforts at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center. The procurement is justified based on the unique capabilities of Agilent's systems, which are not available from other vendors, and is necessary to avoid significant operational setbacks in military research missions. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by contacting Edmund J. Bousaleh and Alejandro Ayala via email by 1500 HRS ET on January 14, 2025, with the contract funded through Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for fiscal year 2024.
    NIH-NIAID docuBridge Upgrade
    Active
    Health And Human Services, Department Of
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to award a sole source contract for the upgrade of the LORENZ docuBridge system from version 21.1 to version 24.2. This upgrade is crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance, adhering to industry standards, and minimizing security vulnerabilities associated with the NIAID Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) system, which was initially implemented using commercial off-the-shelf software from LORENZ International, LLC. The contract will include services such as system configuration, role-based training for staff, and maintaining compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, with an estimated performance period from January 20, 2025, to September 29, 2025. Interested vendors may submit their capabilities statements to Tamara McDermott at tamara.mcdermott@nih.gov within 18 days of this notice, although the government plans to proceed with a sole source award within 25 days.
    CDC DFWED NARST Sensititre Supplies
    Active
    Health And Human Services, Department Of
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking to award a sole source contract for antimicrobial resistance testing supplies, specifically Sensititre™ broth microdilution testing products, from ThermoFisher Scientific. This procurement is essential for the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), which has utilized these proprietary materials since 1996 to ensure a standardized approach to monitoring enteric bacteria resistance. The unique nature of these supplies necessitates this sole source approach, as alternatives would require significant investments in new equipment and validation processes, potentially disrupting critical surveillance efforts. Interested parties may respond within 15 days to express their interest, with proposals directed to contract specialist Ashley Williams at dal3@cdc.gov.
    J065--Cepheid - GeneXpert Infinity Svc Mtnc Intent to Sole Source Requirement
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Cepheid for a Service Maintenance Agreement for the GeneXpert Infinity system. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only Cepheid can fulfill the agency's specific requirements for maintenance services. The GeneXpert Infinity is critical for medical diagnostics, and the government believes that only the proposed candidate possesses the necessary capabilities to meet these needs effectively. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by 12 PM EST on January 3, 2025, to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov, although no formal solicitation package will be available, and the government will not pay for any information submitted.
    Nova Benchtop System
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Helix Biotech for the acquisition of a Nova Benchtop Microfluidics device. This procurement aims to secure a chip-less, scalable, and highly flexible modular system essential for the encapsulation of mRNA for cellular delivery, including all necessary ancillary components, delivery, self-installation with virtual support, training, and a one-year manufacturer warranty. The device is critical for producing lipid nanoparticles, which play a significant role in various biomedical applications. Interested parties may submit their capability information by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 16, 2025, to Ms. Natalie Bethel at natalie.l.bethel2.civ@health.mil, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.