Chromatograph/Spectrometer Maintenance

A sources-sought is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this sources-sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist by determining if this effort can be successfully competed and/or set-aside for small businesses. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Repair and Maintenance with a corresponding size standard of $22,000,000.00. The government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The government is interested in all large and small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

The Regional Health Contracting Office – Central (RHCO-C), Fort Bliss, Texas, is seeking a full-service, on-site maintenance contract.  Contractor shall furnish all parts, labor, equipment, materials, travel, and transportation to perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the equipment listed below.

1. Mass Spectrometer, Manf: AB Sciex, MN: 6600, SN: EY220892006
2. Chromatography Pump System, Manf: AB Sciex, MN: EKS- C400, SN: 20-02-33-056/200044

Upon review of industry response to this sources-sought synopsis, the government will determine the solicitation strategy. The government intends to solicit and award a contract for molecular analyzers and reagents. The NAICS Code is 811219; Other Electronic and Precision Repair and Maintenance. A response to this sources-sought synopsis will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement.

There is no solicitation available at this time.

RHCO-C is seeking eligible businesses capable of providing molecular analyzers and reagents. See the draft purchase description for further information.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement. This documentation shall address, at minimum, the following: 1) Written narrative of Contractor’s capability to provide molecular analyzers and reagents; 2) Commercial and Government

Entity (CAGE) Code; 8(a) business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or Service disabled veteran owned small business; and 3) Point of Contact information to include name, email address, telephone and fax numbers.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITED NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2022. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2022. RESPONSES MUST BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO troy.a.loge.civ@mail.mil.

The government WILL NOT debrief the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the above stated purpose.