C. diff and H. pylori Detection Analyzer Lease and Reagents CRDAMC, Fort Hood, TX
Overview
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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 Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a C. diff and H. pylori Detection Analyzer Lease and Reagents at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, TX. This requirement is for an analyzer and associated reagents on a Cost Per Test (CPT) lease basis. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an analyzer capable of detecting C. difficile bacteria Type A and Type B and H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA). Key capabilities include:
- Detection of C. difficile toxin antigens and H. pylori stool antigen.
- Delivery of analyzer and reagents no later than July 1, 2026, for validation.
- Dry testing capability.
- Space constraint: 5" x 5" x 5".
- Vendor must provide maintenance support at CRDAMC.
- Reagent quantities: 150 tests for C. difficile A & B, 1500 tests for H. pylori stool antigen.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (competitive basis)
- Projected Duration: 12-month base period + four (4) 12-month option periods, commencing October 1, 2026.
- NAICS: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CDT
- Published: April 29, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a Statement of Capability (up to 5 pages) via email to MAJ Elliott Boice (elliott.r.boice2.mil@health.mil). The submission must include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Interest in providing a proposal/quote.
- Capability to meet personnel requirements.
- Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity, specifically providing the analyzer and reagents on a CPT basis.
- Documentation of appropriate products.
- Business size and type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, Large Business).
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy.