Request for Information (RFI) for Device and Maintenance Services for medical point-of-care molecular disease analyzer.
ID: 70Z02325_11100002_RFI-ONLYType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H265)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/96fa83dd77584eada9037b0d6cf2cc5b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the market for medical point-of-care molecular disease analyzers, with the intent to replace its aging Cepheid GeneXpert systems. The USCG aims to procure approximately 55 new devices that can test for multiple diseases, including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B, and various bacterial infections, emphasizing the need for FDA approval, high specificity and sensitivity, rapid turnaround times within 60 minutes, and compatibility with electronic health records. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the USCG's medical capabilities and ensuring timely disease detection among personnel. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses by March 25, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Jamison Harned at jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil or by phone at 571-613-5151.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jamison Harned
    (571) 613-5151
    jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil
    Files
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    RFI_20250221.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and assess the marketplace for Point-of-Care molecular disease analyzers, aiming to replace its current Cepheid GeneXpert systems. With 72 existing devices nearing the end of their lifecycle, the USCG seeks approximately 55 new devices capable of testing for multiple diseases, including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B, and various bacterial infections. Key requirements include FDA approval, high specificity and sensitivity, rapid test turnaround within 60 minutes, and compatibility with electronic health records. A comprehensive response from vendors is requested to assist in formulating an acquisition strategy, including experience with similar products, cost estimates, and insights on refining future solicitations. This RFI is strictly for information purposes and does not commit the USCG to a procurement decision. Responses are due by 25 March 2025.
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