This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, N00259-11-T-0579 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Prospective contractors may offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 339112. Size Standard: 500 employees

All interested bidders shall submit quotations electronically by email to . E-mail submissions are limited to 2MB. The submitter should confirm receipt of email submissions. Quotations are due on or before 26 September 2011, 9:00AM Pacific Standard Time to be considered responsive.

CLIN 0001 Rapid fFN Cassette Kit, Cat#: 01200 QTY 7 KT $ Per KT

CLIN 0002 Rapid fFN Control Kit, Cat#: 01166 QTY 4 KT $ Per KT

CLIN 0003 Specimen Collection Kit, Cat#: 71738-001 QTY 13 KT $ Per KT

CLIN 0004 Printer Label, Cat#: 52660-001 QTY 5 EA $ Each

CLIN 0005 Q-Cette, Cat#: 01175 QTY 1 EA $ Each

**Please note the different delivery addresses below. Separate awards will be made for each location.

Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Quoters must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/.

All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Contractor MUST complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, when submitting a proposal. The website address is http://orca.bpn.gov

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Naval Medical Center, Loading Dock 1, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134-5000

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

CLIN 0001 0002 0003 0004

10/01/2011 2 1 2 2

04/01/2012 3 1 3 2

Total: 5 2 5 4

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, 3475 N Saratoga Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98278-8800

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

CLIN 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005

10/01/2011 1 1 4 1 1

04/01/2012 1 1 4 0 0

Total: 2 2 8 1 1

Supplies that require special handling (e.g. refrigeration, time sensitive, open immediately, etc) will be marked in a clear manner with a label that is easily read, understandable, and larger than 3”x3”. Supplies that require refrigeration will have both the required Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature identified. The label will be placed in three or more locations on the container (top and sides). Please mark for Core Laboratory.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-53 and DFARS Change Notice 20110518. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov and/or www.acq.osd.mil. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR / DFAR provisions & clauses:

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (APR 2008)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (JAN 1999)

Significant evaluation factors (in descending order of importance):

(i)  Delivery

(ii)  Socio-economic status

(iii)  Price

Delivery and socio-economic status, when combined, are more important that price.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2007)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (MAR 2007)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2007)

52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2002)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)

252.225-7000 Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 2009)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

www.acquisition.gov

www.acq.osd.mil

252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) ALTERNATE A (SEP 2007)

252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007)

252.225-7036 Buy American Act –Free Trade Agreements –Balance of Payments Program (DEC 2010)

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007)

SUP 5252.232-9402 Invoicing and Payment (WAWF) Instructions (April 2008)

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.