Hematology and Coagulation Analyzers

The Defense Health Agency HCD West has awarded a sole-source firm fixed price contract to SL MEDITECH CO for the procurement of Hematology and Coagulation Analyzers, specifically the XN 1000 and CS 2500 systems, along with associated reagents, consumables, maintenance, and 24/7 technical support for the 51st Medical Group at Osan Air Base in South Korea. The contract, awarded under FAR 12.102(a) as other than full and open competition, justifies the sole-source selection by asserting that the vendor is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum technical requirements, which include automated six-part differential hematology analysis, fluorescence flow cytometry, bi-directional integration with the MHS Genesis system, STAT sample handling, and a minimum annual capacity of 6,000 hematology and 2,000 coagulation tests. The base period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four sequential one-year options extending through September 30, 2031, for a potential total duration of 60 months. Pricing is set at $9,980 per month for the base and first two option years, increasing to $10,180 per month for the final two options, yielding a total potential value of $603,600. All deliveries are FOB destination to Osan Air Base, and the Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the point of receipt. The contract mandates strict adherence to commercial standards for packaging and requires all items to be uniquely identified using MIL-STD-130-compliant 2D Data Matrix symbols with ISO/IEC 15434 data encoding, while shipments must be labeled per MIL-STD-129. The contractor must ensure compliance with multiple federal regulations including the Buy American Act, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, restrictions on subcontracting with entities owned by state sponsors of terrorism, and adherence to the prohibition on Russian fossil fuel business operations. All contractor personnel requiring access to government facilities must undergo Personal Identity Verification per HSPD-12. The contract incorporates FAR 52.217-6 for potential increases in quantity and FAR 52.217-9 for extension of the term upon written notice with a minimum 30-day