Support Services to the DoD Serum Repository
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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 Contracting Activity (DHACA) has issued a Presolicitation Public Notice indicating its intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Diversified Laboratory Repair, Inc (DLR). This is for Support Services to the DoD Serum Repository located in Silver Spring, MD. The services include specimen processing, laboratory operations, data entry, general repository operations, transportation, equipment monitoring, and maintenance. Capability statements from interested parties are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive support to the DoD Serum Repository, including:
- Specimen Processing: Receiving, verifying, data entry, quality control, and storage of large volumes of serum specimens (up to 350,000 per shipment).
- Laboratory Operations: Preparing aliquots for public health sero-surveillance, operational, research, and individual clinical studies.
- Data Entry: Supporting specimen processing, laboratory operations, and converting historical paper records to electronic format.
- General Repository Operations: Personnel management, 24/7 alarm monitoring, government point of contact, and procurement assistance for supplies.
- Transportation of Specimens: Routine and occasional local transport of specimens from various labs (e.g., CDD, Air Force testing lab, WRAIR) to the DoDSR, ensuring temperature control.
- Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance: 24/7 monitoring and routine/emergency maintenance for eleven large walk-in freezers and associated components (compressors, evaporators, cooling towers, etc.).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source) for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract
- Duration: Base year + four option years
- Intended Contractor: Diversified Laboratory Repair, Inc (DLR)
- NAICS: 811210 ($34M Small Business Size Standard)
- Capability Statements Due: March 20, 2026, 1:00 P.M. EST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The DHACA intends to award on a sole source basis. However, the government will consider capability statements submitted by other interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is solely at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Submissions should include technical data and cost information sufficient to demonstrate capability. Email statements (PDF, MS Word, Excel) to Kasey Carroll. Late responses will not be reviewed.