Chemistry Analyzers - Eglin, AFB Florida
ID: HT9408-25-CHEMType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78230, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for providing Chemistry Analyzers at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The requirement includes delivering integrated chemistry and immune-chemistry platforms that comply with military standards, perform a specified range of tests, and ensure robust software capabilities, including interfaces with the DHA MHS GENESIS electronic health record system. This procurement is crucial for enhancing medical testing capabilities within the Department of Defense while adhering to regulatory standards, including HIPAA for the protection of health information. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by 12:00 P.M. Central Time on May 1, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Robby Brinkmann at robert.t.brinkmann.civ@health.mil or Marcus Mattingly at marcus.h.mattingly.civ@health.mil.

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    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide clinical chemistry analyzers at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The contractor must deliver integrated chemistry and immune-chemistry platforms that perform a specified range of tests, ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations, including DoD Information Assurance certification. Key requirements include operational documentation, automated processing capabilities, installation, maintenance, and technical support for the analyzers, as well as training for government personnel. The analyzers must accommodate existing facility constraints and include safety features for handling hazardous materials. Additionally, the contractor must ensure the analyzers have robust software capabilities, including interfaces with the DHA MHS GENESIS electronic health record system, and must maintain stringent quality control processes. The document also establishes a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) detailing the handling of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations to ensure the privacy and security of patient data. Overall, this project demonstrates the DoD's commitment to enhancing medical testing capabilities while adhering to regulatory and operational standards.
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