Sysmex Hematology Analyzers, Reagents and Consumable Items

A002730 Special Notice Sysmex Hematology Analyzers, Reagents and Consumable Items The 502d Contracting Squadron at JBSA-Randolph, TX hereby gives notice of their intent to award a firm fixed price decentralized blanket purchase agreement to Sysmex America Inc., on a sole source basis utilizing FAR 8, Required Sources of Supplies and Services. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Sysmex America Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the reagents needed to run the XN-3100, XN550, and XE-2100D analyzers. No other source has the patent or the special equipment needed to produce similar reagents. The Contractor's system currently allows the laboratory to perform an average of 63,000 CBC samples each year. There are 31 other diagnostic parameters in which the system and various reagents are useful in the diagnosis of disease states, such as anemias, leukemias, allergic reactions, viral, bacterial and parasitic infections. This is three more parameters not offered by any other Hematology manufacturer, assisting Pathologists in determining if additional testing is required such as bone marrow testing or flow cytology for early detection of diseases. The testing system allows for direct access to a closed sample tube, which reduces manual sample handling, saves time and enhances safety by eliminating operator's exposure to bio-hazards. The advanced technology of the Sysmex instrument and the availability of various footprints with the type of technology the laboratories require are what make the Sysmex analyzers so unique to the exact specifications of WHASC needs. Sysmex has no other authorized distributors who can provide the consumables Cost per Reportable (CPR), equipment and service necessary to perform various medical test. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE the intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 1000 employees. REGULATORY AUTHORITY The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019?001. F.O.B. Destination Place of Delivery JBSA-Lackland, TX. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; a solicitation document will not be issued. All information received within seven days of the date of this notice with pricing and sufficient technical documentation to establish bona fide capability (i.e. unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Destination, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size) to meet the requirement will be considered by the 502nd Contracting Squadron. NOTE: All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the 502d Contracting Squadron. Information received will be considered primarily for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. All responses to this notice shall be submitted electronically by 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, to the Contract Specialist, deanna.smith.1@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, LaKeisha Gamble, at lakeisha.gamble.2@us.af.mil.