--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, plans to award a sole source contract to Abbott Laboratories Inc. around February 13, 2008. This contract involves the supply of assay kits, consumables, and disposables compatible with Government-owned Abbott PRISM Analyzers located at the Robertson Blood Center in Fort Hood, Texas. The procurement ensures the continued operation and maintenance of existing analytical equipment critical to the Blood Center’s functions. Primary contacts for this contract include David Zertuche, Contracting Officer, and James Metzger, Purchasing Technician, who manage communication and contracting processes. The contract falls under the industry classification related to chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325413), emphasizing the specialized nature of the required products. This sole source acquisition highlights the Government’s intent to work directly with Abbott Laboratories due to the proprietary compatibility of the assay materials with their analytical equipment.