ABX PENTRA 60 C+ HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER

The US Naval Hospital Guam plans to enter into a sole-source contract with Modern Laboratory Services Inc. for the lease of one ABX Pentra XL 60 Hematology Analyzer, which includes service and the necessary reagents. The contract period of performance is from October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement will be conducted without competitive solicitation due to the existing unit currently in use at the hospital's laboratory department, and the action will be processed using the SAP system. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 423450, reflecting its classification for this procurement. The place of performance is Agana Heights, Guam, and the agency responsible is the Department of Defense through the Naval Medical Research Center in Guam. The designated point of contact for this contract is Purchasing Agent Jocelyn T. Layson-Castillo, who can be reached via email or phone for any inquiries. No solicitation package will be issued, and this notice serves solely as a notification of intent rather than a request for bids or quotations.