RFI_Linearity Materials - Naples
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Linearity Materials compatible with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600 analyzers at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, and responses are due by May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on firms capable of providing linearity supplies for VITROS 5600 analyzers. Key requirements include:
- Delivery of linearity validation supplies twice per year (every 6 months), with drop shipments as needed.
- Linearity material provided in at least 3 separate concentrations for each test.
- Submission of statistical analysis, linearity charts, and results/data comparison via email within two weeks of collection.
- Performance of validations in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
- All items in a shipment must have the same lot numbers and a minimum shelf life of six (6) months from shipment date.
- 24/7, 365-day product support.
- Delivery to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.
- A comprehensive list of required analytes is detailed in the RFI document.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice
- Potential Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) if a solicitation results.
- Potential Duration: A base period of 4 months and four (4) 12-month option periods, totaling 52 months.
- NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: May 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a capabilities document (maximum 5 pages) as an MS Word attachment via email to kathleen.s.gorelick.civ@health.mil. The document should detail the offeror's ability (or inability) to meet the stated requirements. Responses will be used for information and planning purposes only; this is not a solicitation, and no offers will be considered.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not guarantee a future solicitation. No phone calls will be accepted; all communications must be via email. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation release.