65--Blood Bank Reagents

The Southern Regional Contracting Office at Fort Gordon, Georgia plans to issue a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc for blood bank reagents. These reagents are the only approved materials authorized for use in the current system at the facility, making them essential and unique for the intended application. The procurement will follow the regulations outlined in FAR 12 and 13, with the applicable NAICS code being 621991. This notice serves solely as an informational announcement and is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, firms interested in expressing their capabilities relative to the requirements can submit detailed technical documentation to the designated Contracting Officer by the set deadline of June 17, 2014. The government will review any responses for the sole purpose of determining if a competitive procurement is warranted but reserves the right to proceed without competition. Award of the contract may occur without further notification. The point of contact for this procurement is Marci Gebhardt, Purchasing Agent at the Southern Region Contracting Office, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email for any inquiries. This action reflects a targeted procurement to meet specific operational needs aligned with existing approved reagents, ensuring compatibility and compliance with current systems.