75--NEONATAL SCREENING TEST KITS

The contract involves the award of a sole source agreement by the Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Brooke Army Medical Center to the Texas Department of State Health Services for Neonatal Newborn Screening Test Kits. This procurement is necessary because the neonatal screening is mandated by Texas law, ensuring all newborns are tested according to state regulations. The contract number is W81K00-11-T-0027, with an anticipated award date of January 3, 2011. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 923120, which does not have a size standard. Although this notice is not a solicitation for quotes or offers, all responsible parties are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, which will be considered. Interested vendors must respond by December 30, 2010, at 11:00 AM CST. The place of delivery for the test kits is Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. Key contacts for inquiries include Darlena Rivera, Purchasing Agent, and Sharod Holmes, Contract Supervisor, both reachable via phone and email.