Cost Per test Bridge Contract for the LH750 Analyzer plus consumables

The Naval Hospital Bremerton intends to award a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter valued at $39,629.16 for a six-month period from April 1, 2015, to September 30, 2015. This contract is a cost-per-test agreement for the use of LH750 and LH500 analyzers along with necessary consumables, serving as an additional bridge contract. The procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 and is not open to competitive quotes, though interested firms may submit documentation demonstrating their capability for future consideration. The contract will support the testing needs of the Naval Hospital located in Bremerton, Washington. Key points include that no solicitation will be issued, and responses to capability inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the designated purchasing agent, Becky Smith, with no telephone or fax requests accepted. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 334516 and is managed through the Department of Defense’s Office at the Naval Hospital. This arrangement ensures continued testing services without interruption while future acquisitions are planned. The primary contacts for this contract include Becky M. Smith and Francine A. Meester, both purchasing agents responsible for oversight and communications.