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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-so... 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 325412 – Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing with a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. 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 potential sources to provide molecular analyzers to support various tests to include Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB), SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, and Strep A to support the population of Fort Bliss at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). WBAMC requires one (1) large molecular analyzer capable of supporting 48 patient tests at a given time. The Contracor shall support the entire testing menu in the purchase description of the WBAMC analyzer. Contractor shall support equipment for maintenance, consumables, validation/verification, and installation/removal at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall support testing menu outlined in Appendix A. All equipment shall have an authority to operate (ATO) or a conditional ATO (ATO-C) approved through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for WBAMC. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of the purchase description. 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 325412; Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. 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 WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2022. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME FRIDAY, 6 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.