Glucometers and Abbott i-STAT Analyzers RALS Data Management System (Brand Name or Equal)

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Sigonella Glucometers and Abbott i-STAT Analyzers RALS Data Management System (Brand Name or Equal)

General Information: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THERE WILL BE NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This notice is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources (brand name or equal), particularly small businesses, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

Introduction: The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity-Healthcare Division-Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE) is seeking firms capable of providing Glucometers and Abbott i-STAT Analyzers RALS Data Management System (brand name or equal) on behalf of the NMCP. The Government anticipates a single purchase order with a period of performance of one (1) twelve-month base period, plus four (4) twelve-month option periods to maintain software licensing and support. Upon review of industry’s response to this SSN, the Government will determine whether this requirement can be competed, set aside for small business, or will need to be procured via a sole source action. It is requested that all interested parties submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package, no more than 10 pages in length in either a Microsoft Word and/or Portable Document Format (PDF) document using times new roman font, size 10, demonstrating their ability to perform the requested services.

Disclaimer: “This SSN is for market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. All responses to this SSN shall be at the responder's own expense. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) or RFP, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it may be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional Information pertaining to this requirement.” Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Reference the attached Sources Sought Notification, Attachment 1, and Attachment 2 for details.