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RAF Lakenheath Medical Material Technician
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The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a full-time Medical Material Technician to support the 48th Medical Group at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell. The technician will perform critical logistics functions including receiving, verifying, storing, and distributing medical supplies, operating automated inventory systems, managing material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring the proper packaging, labeling, and shipment of hazardous materials in full compliance with government, military, national, and international regulations. The role also includes maintaining inventory accuracy at a minimum of 98% through rigorous control methods, managing medical group vehicles, and handling controlled substances and frozen pharmaceuticals. All work is designated as unclassified but requires personnel to hold a SECRET security clearance and the contractor to maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service, with additional compliance obligations under DoD 8570.01-M, HIPAA, OSHA, and other health and safety standards. The position involves access to Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information, necessitating strict adherence to data protection protocols including FedRAMP High baseline requirements for any cloud-based systems used. The solicitation, listed under NAICS code 493190 and identified by solicitation number FA5587RFI48MDG_MaterialTech, is strictly an RFI for planning and market research purposes only, with no formal contract anticipated from this posting. Respondents are required to provide detailed information on their technical capabilities, particularly in automated inventory management, HAZMAT logistics compliance, and quality control systems capable of achieving 98% inventory accuracy, along with company details including name, address, CAGE code, UEI, business size, and socioeconomic status. The Government is seeking feedback on the clarity of the attached draft Performance Work Statement and requests suggestions to refine language that may be ambiguous or lead to increased costs. Responses must be submitted electronically by June 12, 2026, and all costs associated with responding are borne solely by the respondent. The eventual contract, if awarded, is expected to have a five-year performance period beginning September 30, 2026, with a base year and four one-year options, and will require adherence to specified Contract Data Requirements List items such as a Quality Control Plan due within 30 days of award and transition-out documentation six months prior to contract
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Place of Performance
Lakenheath, GB-SFK, RAF Lakenheath, GBRSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback and sources from companies capable of providing non-personal services for a Medical Material Technician at the 48th Medical Group (MDG), supporting RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell, in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Background: The 48th MDG requires logistics support for its warehouse and office personnel. This position will serve as a Supply Technician, providing critical operations support for medical supply items. The duties include forward logistics, stocking, selecting, and storing medical supplies, supply turn-in, and managing medical group vehicles. The contractor will be responsible for storing, selecting, shipping, and delivering general and specialized bulk materials and equipment to ensure the seamless operation of the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
Response Guidelines: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this posting. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Please submit responses electronically to the points of contact contained herein by the response suspense.
Information Requested from Interested Parties:
- Please review the attached draft PWS and state whether the scope of the work is clear?
- Identify any language that is ambiguous, confusing, or may unnecessarily increase costs, and provide suggestions.
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The PWS requires proficiency in automated systems for inventory management and the ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks). What is your company's experience in providing personnel with these technical skills?
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The role involves the specialized handling, documentation, and shipment of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with all government, federal, and international regulations. Please describe your company's experience and procedures for ensuring compliance in HAZMAT logistics.
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The technician will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive inventory control and warehouse optimization. What quality control methods and systems does your company typically use to ensure inventory accuracy and efficiency meet standards such as 98% accuracy?
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Please provide your company’s information: name, address, phone number, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
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Please indicate your company's business size and any socioeconomic categories (e.g., small business, woman-owned, etc.).
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What is a realistic timeframe (in calendar days) that would be required to respond to a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) for this type of service?
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