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This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capabili... This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources and whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The NAICS code is 621511 and the size standard is $41.5M. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - Pacific intends to award a firm fixed-price, non-personal services contract for Medical Specimen Laboratory Testing for Bassett Army Community Hospital, in Alaska. During periods of equipment failure or prolonged maintenance, the Contractor shall serve as the laboratory’s back-up for the Chemistry, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Hematology, Serology and Microbiology sections. A contractor within the Fairbanks, Alaska immediate area shall perform testing on all samples sent to the Laboratory by the BSAC Laboratory. Specimens will be sent to the Contractor by the BSAC Duty Driver and received at the Contractor through the hospital Emergency Department. BSAC lab will ensure each specimen is in the appropriate tube/container, labeled per the Contractor lab requirements and accompanied by legible ordering information to include the specimen processing priority (STAT, ASAP, Routine). STAT blood specimens, cerebrospinal and other body fluids will be processed immediately. Completed test results shall be received by the BSAC Laboratory on a standard Contractor laboratory result form via FAX within one hour of specimen receipt. Allowable exceptions will include subsequent microbiological testing which requires culture growth time. ASAP blood specimens and other fluids shall be processed such that completed test results are received by the BSAC Laboratory on a standard Contractor laboratory result form via FAX within 2 hours of specimen receipt. Allowable exceptions will include subsequent microbiological testing which requires culture growth time. Routine blood specimens and other fluids shall be processed such that completed test results are received by the BSAC Laboratory on a standard Contractor laboratory result form via FAX within 8 hours. Allowable exceptions will include subsequent microbiological testing which requires culture growth time. This requirement is for a 5-Year Ordering Period: 15 November 2023 – 31 May 2029, with the FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - Pacific intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing no later than 6 October 2023 at 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Vendors are invited to submit information demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this notice. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, point of contact (POC), and brochures which will allow the Government to understand your offerings and options. Capability statements should be submitted to the attention of Charis Naito, Contract Specialist, charis.k.naito.civ@health.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All vendors providing to the Federal Government are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry with NAICS code 621511. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to provide the required services. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response.

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AMENDMENT 0006: The purpose of amendment 0006 is to incorporate a response to a question received by the contracting office, see below. Also, the due date for quotations is extended to DECEMBER 23, 20... AMENDMENT 0006: The purpose of amendment 0006 is to incorporate a response to a question received by the contracting office, see below. Also, the due date for quotations is extended to DECEMBER 23, 2022 at 10:00 am (HST). Question #9: Normally when we installed analyzers to users, we had provided network connection information and data (e.g. host transmission details) to connect from analyzer to user's own HIS(Hospital Information System). After then users' network manager connect their system and program to analyzer. If we do whole interface process ourselves, an user should open their HIS, network and remote control session. Necessary cost for this process is user's account. Response #9: The vendor doesn't need to do anything for making a connectivity of analyzer to the DHA network. MEDDAC-K Team will do the job. *********************************************************** AMENDMENT 0005: The purpose of amendment 0005 is to extend the due date for quotations to DECEMBER 16, 2022 at 10:00 am (HST). *********************************************************** AMENDMENT 0004: The purpose of amendment 0004 is to revise the Statement of Work as follows: 1. Paragraph 5.3.2.2 shall state, "Bi-directional communication with the hospital information system (to include MHS Genesis)”. The due date for quotations is extended to December 9, 2022 at 10:00 am (HST). *********************************************************** AMENDMENT 0003: The purpose of amendment 0003 is to extend the due date for quotations to DECEMBER 6, 2022 at 10:00 am HST. *********************************************************** AMENDMENT 0002: The purpose of amendment 0002 is to incorporate the following: 1. Changes to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. Volume I, added paragraph d and Volume IV, revised paragraph 2 and added paragraph 3. 2. Revise Period of Performance to delivery date that reflects the end date of the Period of Performance. 3. Responses to questions received by the contracting office, see below. Question#1: Could the Korean bidder attend this the bidding? Response#1: Yes, any vendor with a current SAM registration can submit a quote for solicitation W81K0223Q0003. Question#2: If Yes for Q1, Do you need still Volume IV. subcontracting plan for the Korean bidder as required under FAR 19.702(a) (1) ? Response#2: Yes, a small business subcontracting plan is required if unless you meet one of the exceptions under FAR Part 19.702(b). Question#3: If not for Q2, I would like to recommend you to add the Korea Local Clauses 5152.204-4032 (12) Representation and Certifications for Subcontracting status with Korean subcontractor. Response#3: Question is moot, a small business subcontracting plan is required. Question#4: Is possible to change Para 5.2. Minimum Requirements for the Contractor from “The Contractor” to “Offeror or Subcontractor”? Response#4: No change will be made to the Statement of Work. Question#5: Do you have a current incumbent? Response#5: The current incumbent is BMI Question#6: if yes for Q5, what is the contract number? Response#6: W81K0218D0003 Question#7: if yes for Q5, what is the name of manufacturer and model No. of the existing Hematology Analyzers? Response#7: Beckman Coulter HxD800 Question#8: Section 5.3.3. Shall provide random access capability; Run STATs, pediatric samples, body fluids or open tubes without interrupting routine sample testing. Does it mean the contractor should deliver the reagent for Abbott I-STAT ? I will be appreciated if you reply this mean the contractor only for Abbott. Response#8: The Government does not require the Contractor to provide reagents for Abbott i-STAT. The Contractor shall provide reagents and consumable items for testing listed in Para 5.1. The revised solicitation (W81K0223Q0003_Amendment 0002withAttach1) has been uploaded to SAM.gov. ********************************************************* AMENDMENT 0001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to incorporate the following: 1. Changes to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and Addendum to FAR 52.212-2; 2. Adds the following clauses: 52.219-16; 52.222-35; 52.242-5; 252.223-7008 The revised solicitation (W81K0223Q0003_Amendment 0001withAttach1) has been uploaded to SAM.gov. ********************************************************* This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - Pacific, Bldg 339 146 Clark Road, Ft Shafter, HI 96858, intends to solicit, negotiate, if necessary, and award firm fixed-price contract for Hematology Reagents and Analyzers for the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital and other health clinics in Korea. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is W81K0223Q0003. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 6515, size standard is 1250 employees and the NAICS code of 325413. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and its addendum applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items and its addendum applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and its addendum applies to this acquisition. The deviation to clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition are in the attachment to the combined synopsis/solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable. The Government intends to award firm fixed-price contract for to the successful quoter. Contract Requirements - The successful quoter shall be required to meet the requirements of the combined synopsis/solicitation attachment. Point of contact for this solicitation is Susan Fujita; 808-438-5113; email: susan.m.fujita.civ@health.mil Responses must be received by 29 November 2022 @ 10:00 AM HST. ***SEE ATTACHMENT W81K0223Q0003_continued FOR DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE, CONTRACT LINE ITEMS, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS***