THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This is only a sources sought announcement and not an intent to procure. A solicitation is not available at this time and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific is conducting a market research to identify local sources capable and interested in fulfilling a requirement for the procurement and delivery of CLASS VIII, Medical supplies in support of United States Naval Hospital (USNH), located in Okinawa, Japan. The responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions for the next procurement phase. After review of the responses submitted regarding this potential acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published in Federal Business Opportunities if and when the Government intends to continue with the procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413 Blood derivative in-vitro diagnostic substances manufacturing. This United States (U.S.) industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vitro (i.e., not taken internally) diagnostic substances, such as chemical, biological, or radioactive substances. The substances are used for diagnostic tests that are performed in test tubes, petri dishes, machines, and other diagnostic test-type devices. DLA Troop Support Pacific contemplates a Firm-Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type contract for a base period of 12 months and one option period estimated under $250,000.00; which is inclusive of shipping and delivery. The delivery location will be the US PACOM ASBBC United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Okinawa Camp Foster, Building 968, 111 Futenma Bara, Ginowan City Okinawa, Japan 901-2202 Point of Contact (POC): Ms. Tomoko Yogi Telephone: 098-971-9957 The delivery schedule and unit amounts will vary and be based on monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually deliveries. EQUIPMENT AND TESTS SUPPORTED: CLIN # Item Description Item ID Unit of Issue Per Year Est. 1 HemoCue, HB301 Control Low E24-0201 PG 2x1.0ml 24 2 HemoCue, HB301 Control Normal E24-0202 PG 2x1.0ml 24 3 HemoCue, HB301 Control High E24-0203 PG 2x1.0ml 24 4 HemoCue, HB301 B-Hb H-16-0602 BX 4x50vi 36 Special Instructions: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires Hemoglobin (HGB) screening on all blood donors prior to collection of products. Armed Services Blood Bank Center (ASBBC) currently uses HGB301 Analyzers made by HemoCue to perform this task at all blood drives and HB301 c HB301 controls (Low, Medium and High) and HB301 Microcuvettes are used with this equipment to screen hemoglobin level. The requested controls' (Low, Medium and High) and HB301 Microcuvettes are used with the HGB301 Analyzers. All packing, labeling and packaging shall be followed in accordance with standard commercial practices. All supplies shall be delivered to comply with all manufacturer packaging and marking requirements for domestic shipment and protected in a manner to prevent deterioration or damage during shipment from the manufacturer to the final destination. Each shipment shall maintain a single lot number for each type of cartridge throughout the life of the contract. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Interested parties shall provide the following information to the Government: (1) Name of company - include company address, a contact person's name, telephone number, and email address; (2) Company size (please specify as either large, small business, etc.; (3) Describe in detail the firm's capability to provide the items listed above along with item lead times. Respondents should include applicable Duns and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Tax Identification Number (TIN) and System for Award Management (SAM) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code number; (4) Brief Capabilities Statement of Company. ***THIS NOTICE IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT AND A CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WILL BE HELD IN A CONFIDENTIAL MANNER AND WILL ONLY BE USED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES*** The Government will not pay for any materials furnished in response to this notice. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on Monday 29 April, 2019. Please submit all information via email to evelyn.johnson@dla.mil and gilbert.mincey@dla.mil.