75--NEONATAL SCREENING TEST KITS

The Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Brooke Army Medical Center plans to award a sole source contract to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the provision of Neonatal Newborn Screening Test Kits. This procurement is driven by a legal mandate under Texas law requiring such screenings. The contract award date is set for October 1, 2011, and the solicitation is identified by the contract number W81K0011T0203. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 923120, which does not have a defined size standard. While this notice is not a solicitation or request for quotes, interested and capable vendors are encouraged to submit relevant capability statements, proposals, or quotations by August 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM CST for consideration. The delivery location for the contract is Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Key points of contact for this procurement are Melissa Oliva, Contracting Officer, and Jo Collins, Purchasing Technician, who are available for inquiries. This contracting action highlights the intent to fulfill a state-mandated public health function through a sole source arrangement, ensuring timely and efficient acquisition of critical testing supplies.