Urine Analyzer Reagents

The Naval Hospital Bremerton is set to issue a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for $15,675.78 to supply reagents and supplies necessary for the Government-owned IRIS iChem Velocity Urine Chemistry Analyzer and IRIS iQ200 Elite Urine Microscopy Analyzer. The contract will cover the period from November 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, and the equipment is located at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor in Washington state. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b)(1), allowing negotiation with a single source without issuing a solicitation or request for quotes. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413, which pertains to In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1250 employees. Although this notice is not a solicitation, the Government is open to receiving capability statements from other firms that believe they can provide the required products and services for future procurement opportunities. Communication should be directed via email to the Contracting Officer, Francine A. Meester, with no telephone or facsimile inquiries accepted. The main point of performance for this contract is Oak Harbor, WA, with contracting and purchasing contacts available to facilitate administrative matters. This procurement is part of the Department of Defense’s ongoing efforts to maintain and support critical medical diagnostic equipment for its healthcare facilities.