Hematology Analyzer

The 92 Contracting Squadron (92 CONS), Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research. FAFB seeks sources capable of: 1) cost-per-test leasing, 2) lease/purchase, or 3) selling one (1) Hematology Analyzer, meeting the elements of performance identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Market Research obtained herein will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The contractor shall provide one (1) Hematology Analyzer over a period of 1 base year + 4 option years, necessary to produce Complete Blood Counts (CBCs) and Automated Differential (DIFF). The vendor's capability statement/proposal must include: 1) Equipment Lease, 2) Supplies/Reagents, 3) 24/7 Technical/Specialist Support, 4) Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Refresh 5) Warranty and Replacement; 6) Fixed CPT for CBCs and DIFFs performed in the facility (3,000 tests/annually). 7) Unit Measurements Not to Exceed: "55 (D) in x 40 (W) in x 60 (H) in x 300 lbs (Wt)" for analyzer, analyzer clearance, monitor, keyboard, CPU, printer and pneumatic supply. All items and services shall be provided in accordance with all federal, state, local laws, and regulations, manufacturers recommended standards, commercial requirements, and the SOW. The system must have a windows-based printer, read/write disk drive for data input and archiving result capabilities using CD-ROM or USB flash drive. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME AND FUNDING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This information request does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of information is voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and an award(s) may/may not be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided regarding information submitted. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) The attached draft SOW may not be the exact verbiage used in the final. 2) Provide the information requested below, and include technical specifications along with a statement identifying your organization's ability to meet the SOW performance elements. 3) Service disabled veteran owned, veteran owned, woman owned, women owned economically disadvantaged, 8(a), and other-than-small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. 4) Submission Instructions: Interested parties able to provide one (1) Hematology Analyzer meeting the elements of performance listed in SOW, based on various lease/purchase options are invited to submit a response by 11 May 2016, 2:00 P.M. PDT to Susan.Dalton@us.af.mil AND Shane.Galles@us.af.mil. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY: Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or join venture partners: - Company/Institute Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: - Phone Number: - E-mail Address: - Web Page URL: The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code assigned to this procurement is 532490. The Size Standard: $32,500,000, state whether your company is: - HUB Zone Certified (Yes / No) - 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) - Small Business (Yes / No) - Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) - Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) - Registered in System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically, or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).