Request for Information - Analytical Services

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources possessing the capabilities described herein and ascertain whether the required services are commercial in nature. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offer will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.

NOTE: At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.

1. RFI Title: Analytical services for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
2. LOCATION: Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine (NEMPU) 2 Norfolk, Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (CIHL), 1285 West D Bldg. U 238, Norfolk, VA 23511.
3. BACKGROUND: The Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Laboratory Department has a current contract for Analytical services that is expiring on 22 September 2026 and requires a new contract. The contracted lab will cover sample analysis that is outsourced based on the low sample volume or as a backup for coverage.
4. DESCRIPTION: NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, PSC Q301 Medical – Reference Laboratory Testing. See DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Responses to the RFI shall adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
2. Cover Page (1 page)

        - Title

        - Organization

        - Responder’s technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses).

        - CAGE Code

3.     Capabilities statement SHALL address the following:

                - Contractor’s clear understanding and ability to perform the scope of this requirement as detailed in the DRAFT SOW.

                - Contractor’s experience performing the same or similar work as detailed in the DRAFT SOW.

                - Provide certificates for accreditation with the American Industrial Hygiene Association and ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

                - Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule) under which the responder currently offers these services, if any.

                - Whether the responder provides the required services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.

RESPONSES DUE: June 30, 2026 by 5 pm EST

SUBMISSION TO:  Ms. Carol Uebelacker, carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil