Sources Sought Notice - Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement or Reagent Rental Agreement to include reagents, molecular PCR instrument/equipment, consumables, maintenance support and instrument warranties at BAMC.
ID: 12272024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M USA HCAJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf7aa66bd05e4f258f3469c36ba9f2c3/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 20, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office West (MRCO), is seeking potential sources for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement or Reagent Rental Agreement to support molecular genetic and infectious disease testing at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The procurement includes the provision of molecular PCR instruments, reagents, consumables, maintenance support, and instrument warranties, with a base performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. This initiative is critical for enhancing the laboratory's capabilities in conducting various genetic tests, including those for Celiac Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and a comprehensive Dermatomycosis Panel, which are essential for informed health assessments and treatment decisions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and relevant information to the primary contact, Medina L. Woodson, at medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil, by the specified deadlines, as this notice is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Medina L. Woodson
(210) 539-8525
(210) 221-3446
medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil
Salameya Paulouskaya
(210) 539-8656
(210) 221-3446
salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil
Files
Title
Posted
TABLE 1 - WORKLOAD DATA - Molecular PCR Testing.docx
Dec 27, 2024, 7:04 PM UTC
The document outlines various genetic and medical tests, specifically detailing their types and corresponding point values for evaluation. The tests listed include Celiac/HLA-DQ8-h, Alzheimer’s/APOE Direct, Haemochromatosis 4SNP+Direct, and a Dermatomycosis Panel, each assigned a value of 120 points. This structure indicates a standardized assessment metric for these tests within the context of federal and state health assessments or grants. The focus suggests an initiative to promote genetic testing as a means to better understand health conditions and inform treatment decisions. Overall, the document serves to facilitate understanding and comparison of these specific medical tests, which may relate to broader public health initiatives or research under government funding avenues.
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