BLOOD BANK SYSTEM

The U.S. Naval Hospital Guam plans to enter into a lease agreement with Immucor Inc. for a Galileo Echo Automated Blood Bank System. The lease covers the period from October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012, with funding for 2012 contingent upon the passage of the FY12 Appropriation Act or Continuing Resolution. The contract encompasses delivery and handling of the Echo instrument, reagents necessary for installation and validation testing, and training for two operators per instrument. Immucor is responsible for providing five days of on-site training for the primary operator technologist, along with supplying a kit of customer changeable parts. This acquisition falls under North American Industry Classification System code 325413 and aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 guidelines. It is a non-competitive procurement, with the government reserving discretion over competition decisions. The place of performance is Agana Heights, Guam, and all inquiries should be directed to Sue Larrew, the designated purchasing agent, who can be contacted via email or fax. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s Nmrtc Guam office, emphasizing the importance of timely and efficient delivery and support for this critical medical equipment.