BLOOD BANK REFERENCE LABORATORY

Notice Type: Sources Sought and Synopsis for Market Research Purposes Only.

Synopsis:

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine if responsible small or large business sources exist capable of fulfilling the needs identified in this effort, for market research purposes only. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 325414, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing, with a corresponding NAICS 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 small businesses to include 8(a) Program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) Procurement Program, HUBZone Program, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program concerns IAW FAR 19.203.

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is seeking potential sources to provide a comprehensive blood bank reference laboratory testing and consultation. This encompasses the testing of blood and blood components to ensure safety and quality for transfusion purposes, as well as providing expert consultation to clinical laboratories on complex blood bank issues. at WEED Army Community Hospital (WACH), Fort Irwin, CA.

This requirement is expected to result in the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price contract.

The anticipated period of performance is one 12-month base year plus four 12-month option years. The previous order no. W81K00-21-P-0068 expires 25 Sep 2025.

Contractors responding to this sources sought notice are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this research. Interested parties should e-mail responses to kevin.vijayan.civ@health.mil by the date identified below.

Contractor responses should include:

1. The size of your business regarding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325414 per the standard described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.102 (FAR available at www.acquisition.gov).


2. If you believe this procurement action should be performed under a different NAICS code, please recommend an alternate NAICS code and the rationale for the alternate code.


3. Recommended proposal schedule (Contract Line item) and invoicing terms


4. Company name, UEI, CAGE, Contact information.


5. A technical capabilities statement.


6. Submit no later than 10:00 CST, 12 May 2025.

Contracting Office Address:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W), 3160 McIndoe Road, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234

Place of Performance:

WEED Army Community Hospital, Fort Irwin, CA

Attachment: Draft Statement of Work 05062025