Notice of Intent to Sole Source NMS Labs

Project ID: PANDHA-25-P-0000-030274 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Defense Health Agency
Deadline	02/28/26
Posted	02/13/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	Q301 - Reference Laboratory Testing
Location	Dover AFB, DE 19902 United States

Description

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Summary

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ASOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT AREQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) on behalf of the Armed Forces Medical Examiners System (AFMES) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to:

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Horsham, PA 19044-2208 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541380; the business size standard is $19.0(millions of dollars). The objective of this sole source award is to provide forensic toxicology testing from NMS Labs in accordance with the attached PWS. Located at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, DE 19902.

Base Year

1 MAR 2026 thru 28 FEB 2027

Option Year 1

1 MAR 2027 thru 28 FEB 2028

Option Year 2

1 MAR 2028 thru 28 FEB 2029

Option Year 3

1 MAR 2029 thru 28 FEB 2030

Option Year 4

1 MAR 2030 thru 28 FEB 2031 NMS Labs is a large business concern. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work and can provide valid capability to provide required services validated by NMS Labs. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 12-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice 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 or to proceed with a sole source award. Capability statements are due by 0900 EST, 28 Feb 2026. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: alicia.maldonadotorres.civ@health.mil. The email subject line shall state, Special Notice Number PANDHA-25-P-0000-030274.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES), Division of Forensic Toxicology (DFT), is issuing a sole source contract to NMS Labs for forensic toxicology testing services. The DFT provides toxicological examinations for military autopsies, aircraft incidents, criminal investigations, fitness-for-duty inquiries, and cases of national interest. This contract aims to secure external testing for drugs that DFT cannot test for, ensuring comprehensive toxicology services. Work Details The contractor must be certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and provide accurate forensic analysis of specimens including blood, urine, vitreous, and tissue. Key tasks include: 1. Providing a variety of forensic toxicology tests with an evolving list that includes novel psychoactive substances. 2. Being available telephonically Monday through Friday from 0800 - 1700 EST for inquiries. 3. Returning specimens to DFT upon completion of testing at no additional charge using a method that maintains specimen stability. 4. Updating the list of available tests regularly and annotating validated tests per ABFT or ISO 17025 standards. 5. Submitting monthly reports detailing orders placed, including contract number, order date, received date, order number, description, quantity, unit price, and total amount by the 10th day of each month. Period of Performance Base Year: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027; Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028; Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029; Option Year 3: March 1, 2029 – February 28, 2030; Option Year 4: March 1, 2030 – February 28, 2031. Place of Performance Dover Air Force Base, Dover, DE.

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