65 -- LUMINEX 100 IS TOTAL SYSTEM

The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland plans to award a sole source contract to Upstate USA, Inc. for the acquisition of a Luminex 100 IS Total System, specifically intended for use by the Naval Medical Research Center. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with a single source due to the unique capability of the supplier to meet the government’s specific requirements. The contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and no competitive proposals will be requested or accepted, emphasizing that only this source can fulfill the agency’s needs. The solicitation, identified by the reference number N3239804RCHM042, falls under NAICS code 325413 and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Walter Reed National in Bethesda. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Senior Purchasing Agent Sharon C. Steiner, who can be reached via email or phone as listed. The notice signals intent rather than a formal solicitation, and the award process will proceed without competition due to the sole source justification. This procurement supports the specialized requirements of military medical research activities.