65--Sole Source BPA - Lab Supplies

The US ARMY Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, plans to negotiate and award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Hardy Media, also known as Hardy Diagnostics, located in Santa Maria, California. This agreement covers the procurement of approximately 52 unique laboratory supply items, specifically Hardy Diagnostics' proprietary culture media formulations, which are exclusive to the company. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, with authority for the sole source purchase cited under FAR 13.106-1. Although this is not a solicitation for quotes, other firms interested in providing similar services are invited to submit written notifications within 10 days of the announcement, after which the government will determine whether to maintain the sole source basis. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 325413, which relates to in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing. The contracting office is part of the Department of Defense, specifically the W6QK Acc-apg Natick office located in Natick, Massachusetts. The purchase is focused on specialized lab supplies critical for the Government's operational needs, emphasizing the proprietary nature of Hardy Diagnostics' products as a key factor in the sole source decision. This contract ensures the government secures essential laboratory materials through a streamlined acquisition process while allowing a brief window for potential competitive interest to be expressed.