Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory (AFDTL) Information Technology (IT) Support Services
ID: FA805224PRE008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8052 773 ESSSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f006df9df6ec4886b2f85faa444af399/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified businesses to provide Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory (AFDTL) at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The objective is to establish a single performance-based contract that encompasses IT support, medical laboratory support, and technical services, aimed at enhancing the AFDTL's mission to deter drug use among military personnel through comprehensive drug testing and the development of detection methodologies. Interested parties are required to submit their company credentials, business size status, relevant experience, and any comments regarding the contract's requirements by January 7, 2025, with responses formatted according to specified guidelines. For further inquiries, interested vendors may contact Jocef Hernandez at jocef.hernandez.2@us.af.mil or Theresa Jackson at theresa.jackson.5@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jocef Hernandez
    jocef.hernandez.2@us.af.mil
    Theresa Jackson
    (505) 401-9841
    theresa.jackson.5@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
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    AFDTL__Request for Information_Sources Sought.docx
    The Air Force is seeking market research for Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory (AFDTL) through an RFI/Sources Sought announcement. This document is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) but aims to gather information to inform the government’s acquisition strategy for a contract to provide IT support, medical laboratory support, and technical services at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The AFDTL’s mission is to combat drug use among military personnel by conducting drug tests and developing detection methodologies. Interested companies must submit their credentials, business size status, experience, and any comments regarding the contract's requirements by January 7, 2025. Responses should be formatted according to specified guidelines and include any proprietary claims. This RFI is a preliminary step in assessing potential contractors without any commitment from the government to subsequently issue an RFP or award a contract.
    PWS - AFDTL - 16 Sep 2024.docx
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for laboratory support services at the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory (AFDTL). The AFDTL's mission is to deter drug use among military personnel through comprehensive drug testing, result reporting, and the development of detection methodologies. The contract is performance-based and requires qualified contractor personnel to provide IT and medical laboratory support at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Key requirements include cybersecurity training, robust personnel management, and the provision of specific roles such as Medical Laboratory Technicians and Analytical Scientists, ensuring adherence to safety and data confidentiality protocols. Contractors must maintain a certain fill rate of positions, manage drug screening processes, and submit detailed monthly reports on activities and performance. Further, contractor personnel are subject to rigorous background checks and must comply with strict security clearance protocols for handling classified and controlled unclassified information. Communication with designated government representatives must be timely for effective contract performance. The overarching goal is to ensure the AFDTL effectively supports the Department of Defense's Drug Demand Reduction Program while upholding high standards of operational integrity and compliance with federal regulations.
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