65--Urinalysis Reagents and Reagent Supplies

The Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, WA, plans to award a firm-fixed price contract to Iris International, Inc. for the supply of IQ Elite Analyzer urinalysis reagents and related supplies. The contract will include a base year plus three option periods, reflecting the unique nature of Iris International's products, as they are the original equipment manufacturer and the sole known source for these specific reagents tailored to government-owned analyzers. Although this notice signals the intent to award without competition, qualified vendors may submit their interest and capabilities within 15 days of the notice's publication, which the government may consider when deciding whether to proceed competitively. The solicitation, identified by number W91YU0-12-R-100A, was posted on April 23, 2012, and falls under NAICS code 325413, which pertains to the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or chemical products. Interested parties were invited to respond via email, with the anticipated contract award projected around August 15, 2012. The notice emphasizes that responses will primarily inform the government’s procurement approach, but the decision to forgo competition remains discretionary.