Sources Sought Notice for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to include reagents, instrument/equipment compatible with Hologic’s SARS CoV-2 & Flu A/B reagents at BAMC
ID: W81K00-23-P-0139Type: 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/7d7a221474064c48b82809f1a3de63ef/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office West (MRCO), is seeking potential sources for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to provide reagents and equipment compatible with Hologic’s SARS CoV-2 & Flu A/B reagents for the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The procurement aims to secure a fully automated molecular analyzer capable of processing a high volume of samples efficiently, along with necessary reagents and services to support nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for various bacterial and fungal infections, including Bacterial Vaginosis and Chlamydia trachomatis. This initiative is part of broader public health strategies to enhance disease detection and management, particularly in women's health. Interested vendors should respond with their capabilities and relevant information by contacting Medina L. Woodson at medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil or Salameya Paulouskaya at salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil, with the base period of performance expected from June 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

    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
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    Tests and Reagent Kits Attached Table.docx
    The document outlines the annual testing kits for various bacterial and fungal infections over a four-month base period, specifically targeting sexually transmitted and gynecological infections. The listed tests include Bacterial Vaginosis (35 kits), Candida Vaginitis and Trichomonas Vaginalis (35 kits), Trichomonas Vaginalis (12 kits), Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (26 kits), and Mycoplasma genitalium (10 kits). The primary purpose of the document is to detail the requirements for testing kits in the context of federal and state initiatives aimed at controlling the prevalence of these infections. This procurement of testing kits is likely part of broader public health strategies or federal grants that seek to enhance disease detection and management within communities. The structure involves listing specific infections alongside the corresponding number of kits, emphasizing the need for comprehensive testing to address women's health concerns effectively.
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