SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- To provide FilmArray Respiratory Panel pouches in order to test respiratory specimens in the FilmArray instrument in support of the Respiratory Department at Naval Medical Research Unit-6, Lima, Peru
- Notice Date
- 8/31/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Naval Medical Logistics Command, 693 Neiman Street, FT Detrick, Maryland, 21702-9203, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21702-9203
- Solicitation Number
- N44885FilmArray
- Archive Date
- 9/20/2015
- Point of Contact
- Ronald Stephen Sanford, Phone: 3016199330
- E-Mail Address
-
ronald.s.sanford2.civ@mail.mil
(ronald.s.sanford2.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) is seeking sources to provide FilmArray Respiratory Panel pouches in order to test respiratory specimens in the FilmArray instrument in support of the Respiratory Department at Naval Medical Research Unit-6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru. This contract will provide for the delivery of 57 FilmArray Respiratory Panel IVD, 30-Pouch Kits. The requirement is in support of the Naval Medical Research Unit-6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru. The estimated period of performance of the project is 12 months. This requirement is for 57 FilmArray Respiratory Panel IVD, 30-Pouch Kits that are compatible with the FilmArray PCR system. Each kit should contain individually packaged FilmArray Respiratory Panel pouches, Single use (0.5 mL) sample buffer vials, single use (1.5mL) hydration solution vials, individually packaged transfer pipettes, individually packaged sample loading syringes with attached cannula and individually packaged pouch hydration syringes with attached cannula. The following organism types and subtypes should be identified using the FilmArray RP: Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Coronavirus 229, Coronavirus HKUl, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A subtype HI, Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza A subtype 2009 HI, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus. FilmArray Respiratory Panel IVD is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the FilmArray instrument for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral (17 viruses) and bacterial nucleic acids (3 bacteria) in nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. BioFire Defense is the only manufacturer and vendor that can provide the 57 FilmArray Respiratory Panel IVD, 30-Pouch Kits that are compatible with the FilmArray PCR system. This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statements shall not exceed 1 (8.5 x 11 inch) page using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract. If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NMLC intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to BioFire Defense, LLC, 79 West 4500 South Suite 14, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 for the performance of the described requirement. Capability statements are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time, 05 September 2015. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: ronald.s.sanford2.civ@mail.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Naval Medical Research Unit-6, Lima, Peru
- Record
- SN03863751-W 20150902/150831235525-01975998db74a15db28d13310b212263 (fbodaily.com)
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