Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT), with capability for Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and West Nile Virus (WNV) testing

This is a sources sought synopsis only, (not a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5). The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. Responses to this notice shall include the following: a) Company Name, b) Address, c) Cage Code, d) DUNS Number, e) Point of Contact, and f) any specific socioeconomic small business category (i.e. 8(a), HUBZONE, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.). In addition, the respondent must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization's qualifications and ability to support and perform as a prime contractor the work described below. Description: The contractor shall provide Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT), with capability for Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and West Nile Virus (WNV) testing. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC), JBSA-Lackland, TX, requires the capability to perform Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT), with capability for Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and West Nile Virus (WNV), for the blood donor center at WHASC. The system must be fully automated, integrated Nucleic Acid Testing platform, for blood screening, enabling the WHASC Laboratory to process up to 500 samples per 8 hour shift for Ultrio and WNV and maintain a critical turnaround time of 10 hours or less from time of receipt, given extensive laboratory volume. The term fully automated means that no human interaction is required while the instrument processes the sample. The system must also possess the added capability of screening (compounded result) to discriminatory test (individual result using discriminatory probe assays), all on the same platform. Platform must fit in 12 x 15 foot space, and utilize existing power available in the designated laboratory space. The NAICS code of this procurement is 621511 and the size standard is $30,000,000.00. This notice is neither a request for quotes nor a solicitation of offers. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is possible for the Government. Responses must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability to provide this equipment/service. All information submitted should fully support the vendor's definite capability to provide the equipment/service required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and cannot be considered. Any interested party requiring additional information may inquire with the below point of contacts (POC's). This survey is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a socioeconomic small business category set-aside or a small business set-aside is appropriate based on responses to this notice. Interested sources should submit responses to Dawn Gayden, 502 CONS/JBKAC, dawn.gayden@us.af.mil. For any questions contact Dawn Gayden at 210-671-6017, dawn.gayden@us.af.mil. Responses should contain Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Cage Code, Phone Number, Facsimle Number, Size of Business pursuant to NAICS code 621511, business size standard $30,000,000.00), a brief resume of performance of similar services of the magnitude described above (include contact and phone number of projects listed), a statement as to whether your company is domestic or foreign owned. Responses must be received no later than 1600 Central Standard Time on 28 April 2014. Prospective vendors are cautioned that if you cannot provide Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT), with capability for Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and West Nile Virus (WNV) testing in the requirements outlined above, please do not respond to this notice. In the event a prospective vendor is selected for an award, the selected vendor must be registered in the Systems for Awards Management website at www.sam.gov. All prospective offerors who may be interested in participating in a future procurement for this requirement should respond to this Source Sought Notice by responding in FBO's electronic system or by contacting the individual(s) below: Dawn Gayden Address: 502 CONS/JBKAC, 1655 Selfridge Ave., Building 5450 JBSA Lackland, TX 78236-5253 E-mails: dawn.gayden@us.af.mil Phone number: (210) 671-6017