Ortho VITROS® XT 3400 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER System

The 502 Contracting Squadron at JBSA Randolph Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a comprehensive reagent rental and lease agreement for one new Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics VITROS® XT 3400 Chemistry Analyzer system to support canine blood testing at the Holland Veterinary Hospital located at JBSA Lackland, Texas. This initiative, identified by solicitation number RFI1803291 and classified under NAICS code 334516, is strictly a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals; no financial obligation is assumed by the government for any costs incurred in responding. The requirement entails full turnkey delivery, installation, and operational readiness of the analyzer in full working condition, along with all necessary reagents, calibrators, controls, consumables, software, training, maintenance, and technical support. The contractor must ensure the system operates at least 95% of the time during normal business hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, while maintaining 24/7 telephone technical support and on-site response within two business days for service calls. Reagent and supply deliveries must be completed within five business days of order placement. All personnel must be factory-trained and certified by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, and access to the facility requires pre-screening through the Provost Marshal’s office. The performance period includes a base year with four one-year option periods, and the government will appoint a Contracting Officer’s Representative to monitor compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A Quality Control Plan must be submitted as part of any response, detailing how the contractor will meet performance thresholds, operational readiness, maintenance response, and delivery timelines. The estimated workload consists of approximately 2,300 tests annually for each of the listed clinical chemistry parameters plus additional urine and lactate tests, though these numbers are for market research only and do not guarantee volume. Responses must be submitted via email to Nancy Loughran by 12:30 PM EDT on June 5, 2026, and may be used to determine whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or competed openly. No feedback will be provided on submissions, and the government reserves the right to make a single award or pursue multiple contracts based on the market response.