Synopsis
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Bio Medical Repair Department is issuing this Request for Information (RFI)/Source Sought(SS) as a means of conducting market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified vendors interested and capable of performing work/service.

Purpose of RFI/SS
The Biomedical Repair Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is intending to issue a sole-source contract to Diversified Laboratory Repair Inc. of Gaithersburg MD. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1" Only One Responsible Source No other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The Bio Medical Repair Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking information from companies who have the capabilities of providing onsite installation of filter systems for the Follett ice dispensing machines. The service required is the installation of new primary filters and pre-filters for 18 ice dispensing units utilized for patient care throughout the facility. Follett brand name filters are requested. The service requirements required are to install new filter cartridge securely on the wall behind or next to the icemaker. Install new primary and pre-filter on each system. Install tubing or piping as necessary. The technician will inspect units for leaks. The following are the serial numbers of each machine that requires the requested services: 11091320010763; 11091320010731; D79668-32812; 1012320013462; B84291-28705;C94782-13010; C94779-13010; 110128845; B67308-02105; C92728-10210; C26043-23207;D15209-03111; 10041320014736; C94265-12310; C92231-09410; C94262-12310; C94262-12310; C92236-09410.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/ SOURCES SOUGHT (SS).        All reasonable sources may submit a response. A determination made by the Government to not compete this requirement will be based on responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any contract that may be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to the RFI/SS. All cost associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense.
How to Respond
• No phone calls or emails related to this RFI/SS will be accepted other than the formal submission of responses.

• All responses must include the following

1. Company name
2. Company Address
3. Company business size
4. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
5. Current North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes
6. Point of contact name, telephone number, and email address
The formal closing date of this RFI/SS and for the submission of responses is 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 09 November 2014. All response should be submitted electronically with the subject Biomedical Repair Follett Filter Contract to the following email address: [email protected]