Bioinformatics at Keesler Air Force Base Sources Sought

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to procure Bioinformatics Services in support of Keesler AFB, MS as described in the attached Performance Work Statement.

This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not currently seeking quotes; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a quote as a result of this notice. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense.

Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government’s capability assessment.

The estimated duration of the contract is estimated at three years, including a base ordering period with two additional option periods.

SUBMISSION CONTENT: Written responses are requested to be no more than 10 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11-inch pages using 12-point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include, but is not limited to, the following:

a) A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base.

b) DHA Healthcare Contracting Division - South requests that companies respond by submitting (1) a capabilities statement showing how the requirement for bioinformatic services, as described in the attached draft PWS, can be met, (2) contract numbers and descriptions for similar type work and products as evidence of capabilities; (3) a description of your company's experience and performance of similar contracts, including whether any of these have CPARs ratings. This description shall address and demonstrate, through prior and/or current experience, an understanding of this requirement; (4) any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability.

Submit responses to David Erpelding, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at david.k.erpelding.civ@mail.mil