Molecular MRSA testing analyzer

SOL #: PANHCA-26-P-0000-026886Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W40M MRC0 WEST
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Bliss, TX

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Chemical Analysis Instruments (6630)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, specifically the Medical Readiness Contract Office-W, is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified vendors for the lease of a Molecular MRSA testing analyzer for William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. This notice is for preliminary planning only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due April 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the lease of one (1) GeneXpert Infinity 48S critical analyzer. This includes the instrument, ancillary equipment, maintenance, services, repairs, support, parts, installation, and removal, to maintain optimal operating condition for fully automated PCR testing.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract)
  • NAICS: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and Large Business)
  • Response Due: April 30, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time
  • Published: April 21, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit a written Statement of Capability, limited to 5 pages, including:

  • Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
  • Interest in providing a proposal/quote when a solicitation is issued.
  • Capability to provide the GeneXpert Infinity 48S lease and associated services.
  • Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.
  • Business size and type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Large Business). Responses should be emailed to Jamiley Timsah (jamiley.k.timsah.mil@health.mil) or Joshua Barbero (joshua.p.barbero.civ@health.mil).

Additional Notes

This is for information and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. No proposals are being accepted at this time. All interested businesses must be registered in SAM.gov. Contact with Government personnel other than the identified Contract Specialists is prohibited.

People

Points of Contact

Jamiley TimsahPRIMARY
Joshua BarberoSECONDARY

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