Sources Sought Notice 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

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office West (MRCO-W) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing instruments, reagents, and consumables for automated microbial identification and susceptibility testing at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services. The required testing includes automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and biochemical identification. All methodologies and reagents must have US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and meet Risk Management Framework, Informational Security, and ATO requirements, including compatibility with Windows 11, Microsoft 2022, and SQL 2022. The anticipated period of performance is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. A critical requirement is the ability to integrate with MAESTRIA™ and/or MYLA® software, as well as MHS Genesis. Vendors must also demonstrate the ability to meet or improve existing laboratory turnaround times, with results ideally available within 8-12 hours, and provide system maintenance and service as part of the contract. Responses, including company information (CAGE code, socio-economic category) and a capability statement (limited to ten pages), are due by 1:00 PM CST on December 29, 2025.

Notice ID

247b6fd90ea74d8ab7d5d0330bd6893c

Solicitation Number

W81K00-21-P-0235

NAICS Code

325413

Classification Code

6640