--Plate Washer System

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Biotek for the procurement of a Plate Washer System needed in the Malaria Serology Lab. This acquisition is critical to avoid significant delays and disruptions in ongoing laboratory operations and to prevent increased costs to the government. The procurement is conducted under other than full and open competition provisions as outlined in FAR 6.302, citing that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s specific needs. There is no solicitation number, but the reference used is PR W74MYF8324N290 - 297. Interested parties are informed that this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes but rather invites written responses demonstrating that another source could satisfy the government’s requirements and that competition would benefit the agency. If no such responses are received within fifteen days of the notice publication, the award will be finalized without further notice. The designated point of contact for this contract action is [email hidden]. The contract involves NAICS code 423450, which pertains to medical equipment distribution or related commercial activities.