Q -- F1D4526226AR00

The 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base plans to enter into a sole source contract with Biomerieux, Inc., located in Durham, North Carolina, for the maintenance of the Bac/T Alert 3D System at Malcolm Grow Medical Center. This contract will cover a one-year period of maintenance services and will be issued as a firm fixed price purchase order. The procurement is being conducted under FAR authority allowing other than full and open competition. Although this notice serves primarily to inform, the government is inviting interested parties to express their interest or submit proposals within three days of the notice's publication, but there is no guarantee of competition since the award decision is at the government's discretion. The solicitation is designated under the NAICS code 811219, and the contract will be awarded promptly after the submission window closes. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals, and submissions will be mainly used to determine whether a competitive procurement might follow. The contracting activity is managed by the 316th Contracting Squadron, with SrA Paul Parsons serving as the primary point of contact for this requirement. Additional oversight is provided by Contracting Officer Thomas S. Maffei. The contract addresses a specialized maintenance need critical to medical operations at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, emphasizing the government's intent to secure a reliable and proven maintenance provider for the Bac/T Alert 3D System.