--Clinical Analyzers, Laboratory, Cost-Per-Test for high maintenance/complexity analyzers, under FSS/GSA schedule

The contract is a sole source, firm fixed price agreement intended to be awarded to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostic, the exclusive authorized U.S. distributor for High Maintenance/Complexity Clinical Laboratory Analyzers. These analyzers operate on a cost-per-test basis and are available under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)/GSA schedule at SIN 66 III, Category 605-2A. The contract is designated to support Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia, with an anticipated award date of October 1, 2008. This procurement is conducted through commercial item procedures as outlined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, and follows FAR 6.302-1 guidelines allowing for other than full and open competition due to the sole source nature of the contract. This notice serves to inform interested parties of the intent to award and is not a solicitation or request for proposal submissions. The government reserves discretion on whether to pursue a competitive process in the future based on responses received. The contract, identified under solicitation number W33XTL727010001, is related to NAICS code 325413 which pertains to in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact Ms. Sebrena L. Hackley-Lane via phone or email provided in the notice.