W81K00-26-Q-A085 Solicitation, Amendment 0004 to obtain instruments and reagents to perform automated microbial identification and susceptibility testing for the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES Reagents for Automated Mass Spectrometry Rapid Microbiology Identification, Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, Automated Biochemical Identification and Blood Culture Testing Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS) Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) GENERAL REQUIREMENT: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, Texas has a requirement for automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing; automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing; automated biochemical identification testing; and blood culture monitoring. The number of tests per year are identified in the workload data table. SCOPE OF WORK: The successful contractor shall furnish all equipment (to include instrument/equipment/(s)), reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment) to conduct testing under a Cost-per-Test (CPT) Agreement (except as paragraph 2.2 in which contractor will provide only reagents compatible with government equipment). All equipment and reagents/consumables to conduct testing for automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification, automated antimicrobial susceptibility, and automated biochemical microbial identification shall be supplied and serviced through the Contractor to include all parts, equipment, supplies, and other services required to ensure BAMC is able to meet its objectives as listed herein. The instruments and software provided to conduct testing as per paragraph 2.1 above will not be government owned, and therefore the contractor will be responsible for maintenance and service of their own instrumentation and software. ORDERING PERIOD: Base Period: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027 Option 1: 1 October 2027 – 30 September 2028 Option 2: 1 October 2028 – 30 September 2029 Option 3: 1 October 2029 – 30 September 2030 Option 4: 1 October 2030 – 30 September 2031 The Government will order items on an as needed basis and shall only pay for the actual number of tests ordered, received, and accepted by the Government. The quantities listed in the workload data table represent anticipated test volumes for the period of performance listed; however, quantities could increase and/or decrease during certain periods and/or months. The inspection and acceptance for all deliverables rendered under this contract will be by the appointed Ordering Officer. The performance by the contractor technician, the quality of services rendered, and any documentation or written material in support of same, shall be subject to continuous inspection, surveillance and review for acceptance by the designated ordering officer representative. Other evaluation factors will be monitored that are not quantified by numerical measurements. HOURS OF OPERATION: The microbiology lab is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Normal business hours for administrative personnel are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730 – 1630 CST. Contractor shall coordinate maintenance scheduled with Ordering Contracting Officer and appointed on duty staff in absence of OCOR no less than 48 hours. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY: SECURITY. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel comply with the local installation requirements for vehicle registration and operation on the military facility. Any vehicle entering the military installation must have the minimum liability coverage required by the state in which the performance is located. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel comply with installation and MTF personnel identification and access requirements. SAFETY. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel comply with all installation and MTF safety regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal. Copies of these regulations are available in the medical activity safety office or may be obtained through the appointed personnel. The use of cellular phones and 2-way radios is expressly forbidden in all Medical Treatment Facilities and Health Clinics. The government and the contractor’s service representative will exchange hazard communication information before the commencement of any repair. When required, the contractor’s service representative will comply with the Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lockout/tag-out standards while performing sustainment on MD/MDS. INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT (OWNED BY CONTRACTOR): Contractor shall provide all instruments/equipment necessary to conduct testing as per workload data table on the testing identified. The instrument/equipment provided will be utilized for BAMC's automated mass spectrometry rapid microbial identification, automated antimicrobial sensitivity, and automated biochemical microbial identification needs. In addition, the instrument/equipment must include an automated component that facilitates ease of sample preparation and seamless input of data via barcode scanning. A printer for the production of hard copy patient reports and other reports generated shall also be provided. The contractor shall provide redundancy in the form of multiple instruments and/or equipment used to perform automated antimicrobial sensitivity, and automated biochemical microbial identification testing. These instruments, to include any connections between the instruments/equipment, shall be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The instruments will be able to correctly identify and perform antimicrobial sensitivities from a pure culture of unknown microbiological organism. The instruments supplied, all of its associated parts, and all accessories must be maintained at the most up-to-date hardware and software to include running Windows 11. When necessary to maintain hardware updates, the existing instrument/equipment, associated pa…