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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - VITROS 5600 chemistry analyzers with its associated reagents, supplies, and associated support
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The Defense Health Agency is seeking a sole-source contractor to provide comprehensive chemistry testing services for two Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600 analyzers at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy, under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) structure. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle support of the analyzers including lease maintenance, full-risk service contracts, application support, bi-directional integration with the laboratory information system, and annual on-site training, all utilizing Microslide technology to ensure precision in clinical chemistry analysis. The contract includes a one-year base period beginning September 1, 2026, and four one-year options extending the performance period to five years, with an additional six-month extension permitted under FAR 52.217-8. All reagents, calibrators, and supplies must maintain a minimum six-month shelf life at time of government acceptance, and no green top tubes may be used for live patient testing until validation results are formally accepted by the facility. The contractor must deliver all personnel, equipment, logistics, and non-personal services necessary for uninterrupted operations Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with emergency response guaranteed within eight hours of notification. The contract requires the provision of over 40 specific clinical chemistry reagents and calibrators, including glucose, urea, creatinine, cholesterol, electrolytes, enzymes, and specialized immunoassay reagents, with costs bundled into a single cost-per-test (CPT) structure that includes equipment, shipping, training, and service—excluding the validation study for green top tubes, which must be completed at no additional cost. Preventative maintenance per manufacturer specifications, including travel, labor, and non-consumable parts, must be provided at no extra charge to the government, along with additional training as needed. All proposals must be submitted as a five-page MS Word document detailing the offeror’s capability to meet the Performance Work Statement requirements, submitted via email to two designated points of contact by June 30, 2026, with questions due by June 18, 2026. Communication is strictly limited to email. While this is a Sources Sought Notice indicating intent rather than a formal solicitation, the requirement is structured for a sole-source award under NAICS code 325413, and the government has specified exact technical specifications, performance standards, and logistical constraints with no set-aside provisions.
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Naples, IT-NA, ITASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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