# Microbiology Analyzers and Reagents Keesler AFB Synopsis Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ht940824r0006 - Solicitation number: HT940824R0006 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of Defense - Agency: Defense Health Agency (Dha) - Contracting office: Defense Health Agency (HT9408) - NAICS: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets - Place of performance: Biloxi, Mississippi - County: Harrison County (FIPS 28047). https://abierto.us/counties/harrison-county-ms-28047 - City: Biloxi. https://abierto.us/cities/biloxi-ms-2806220 - First posted: May 1, 2024 - Last posted: June 17, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5bb82865556844ea9724ba9ea3f4c9b3/view ## Description Synopsis – Microbiology Lab Keesler Air Force Base The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity, Southern Markets Contracting Division (SMCD), San Antonio, Texas intends to issue a solicitation for Microbiology Analyzers and Reagents for the Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. The Keesler Medical Center Clinical Laboratory at Keesler AFB, Mississippi requires one (1) automated system that performs microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and one (1) automated microbial detection system for the monitoring of the presence or absence of microorganisms from both blood and other sterile body fluid samples. The successful offeror shall furnish all equipment, reagents, and any necessary services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment) to Keesler Medical Center, Keesler AFB, MS for the purpose of Microbiology testing. The requirement must include equipment and reagents to perform the following number of tests per year: Required capability Estimated test quantity per year Bacterial Gram-negative identification 900 Bacterial Gram-positive identification 500 Neisseria/Haemophilus identification 120 Anaerobic bacterial identification 100 Yeast identification 100 Bacterial Gram-negative susceptibility testing 1,500 Bacterial Gram-positive susceptibility testing 1,300 Bacterial Streptococcus susceptibility testing 120 Yeast susceptibility testing 100 Aerobic bottles for microorganism monitoring 1,500 Anaerobic bottles for microorganism monitoring 1,500 Pediatric bottles for microorganism monitoring 600 All equipment and reagents shall be supplied and serviced through the Contractor to include all parts, equipment, supplies, and other services required to ensure Keesler Medical Center is able to meet its objectives as listed herein. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is five (5) years (12-month base period with four 12-month option periods). This requirement is anticipated to be solicited as Unrestricted through Full and Open Competition, resulting in one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award being made as a result of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). FAR part 12 and FAR part 13 will be utilized for the resulting solicitation and award. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostics Substances Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration’s size standard for this NAICS code is 1,250 Employees. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is HT940824R0006. This solicitation will be available on/about 24 June 2024, will close on/about 15 July 2024, and will be posted on www.sam.gov. Prospective offerors are advised that any selected awardee must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code prior to any award being made. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be physically issued, and telephone and faxed requests for the solicitation will not be honored. Points of contact are: David Erpelding, Contract Specialist David.k.erpelding.civ@health.mil Carolynn Benn, Contracting Officer carolynn.j.benn.civ@health.mil The solicitation will have all the necessary information required for the preparation and submission of offers. Once the solicitation is posted, interested parties are urged to visit www.sam.gov frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. Attached is a DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) containing a diagram of the available space for required equipment for informational purposes. ## Publications - May 1, 2024: Special notice, due May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice a19da4d0e5ef4124a8cd90fcfe5c3717. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a19da4d0e5ef4124a8cd90fcfe5c3717/view - June 17, 2024: Special notice, due June 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 5bb82865556844ea9724ba9ea3f4c9b3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5bb82865556844ea9724ba9ea3f4c9b3/view ## Points of contact - Carolynn Benn, carolynn.j.benn.civ@health.mil, 2108684971 - David Erpelding, david.k.erpelding.civ@health.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/ht940824r0006.