Microbiology Media for Department of Pathology, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Tx

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This is a Sources Sought Notice announcement; market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. Any requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-West), has an upcoming requirement to solicit for and award a twelve month (12) base and two (2) twelve month option periods for Microbiology Media at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos Texas. Basic requirement details are listed below and outlined in the attached salient characteristics and statement of work (SOW). This request is anticipated to result in a Firm Fixed-Priced contract. The type of solicitation to issue will be based upon the responses to this synopsis. Contact with Government Personnel, other than the Contract Specialist identified at the bottom of this notice, by any potential offeror, or their employees’, regarding this requirement is strictly prohibited.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Small Business Community to include Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as well as the interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Large Business community, to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Contract for these supplies. The type of solicitation to issue will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325413 In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to provide and deliver the products listed below. In response to this notice, interested parties shall submit a written Statement of Capability limited up to 3 pages and shall include the following information:

•Offeror’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

•Offeror’s interest in providing a proposal/quote on the solicitation when it is issued.

•Offeror’s capability to provide the products being requested.

•For reference the proposed offeror must be able to provide the following item(s):

The offeror MUST provide the entirety of the Microbiology Meda listed below and comply with the salient characteristics outlined below.

*Items will be ordered on an as needed basis by the Government Ordering Officer.

Offeror’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include offeror’s capability to provide Microbiology Media for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Texas-provide at least three (3) examples. Documentation of appropriate products must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary means to compete for this acquisition.

Offeror’s type of small business and Business Size (Whether 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, etc.), or Large Business Status, should be documented in the Statement of Capability.

MICROBIOLOGY MEDIA UNIT OF MEASURE

TRYPT SOY AGR W/5 BLD 100PK PACK

TSA W/ SB MAC II AGR C/PK PACK

MACCONKEY AGAR II 100/PK PACK

GC AGAR W/ISOVX HEM 100PKGC PACK

COLUMBIA CNA AGAR 100/PK PACK

BHI AGAR W/ 6 MCG/ML 10/PK PACK

HAEMOPHILUS TEST M 10/PK PACK

TODD HEWITT BR W/NA GM 100PKT PACK

BLOOD AGAR SLANTS 10TB/PK PACK

CHOCLATE AGAR SLANTS D 10/PK PACK

TRYTICASE SOY BR 2ML 100/PK RX PACK

MUELLR HINTN W/BLD 150 MM10/PK PACK

LIM BROTH GROUP B 20/PK PACK

• Vendor will provide FDA approved Microbiology media to enable culturing, detection, and isolation of microorganisms from clinical patient specimen.


• Media will be shipped throughout the contract year on an “as needed basis”. Media will have an expiration period of at least 2 months at the time of receipt.

Interested parties are responsible for marking information that is proprietary in nature. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it, pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. No subcontracting opportunity is anticipated. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested Offeror shall respond to this Sources Sought Notice no later than 25 April 2025 at 10:00 A.M Central Standard Time. All interested businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://SAM.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to Sheryl J. Egans, Contract Specialist: sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil. Telephonic inquiries will NOT be honored. EMAIL IS THE ONLY CURRENT METHOD FOR CONTACT.

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