Monoclonal Antibodies and Viral Recombinant Antigens
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking suppliers for monoclonal antibodies and viral recombinant antigens, as outlined in a Special Notice. This procurement aims to acquire in vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits, and sets, which are critical for various medical and research applications within the military health system. The place of performance for this contract will be in Maryland, United States, and interested vendors can reach out to Shelley Wallace at shelley.a.wallace2.civ@health.mil or Tonya Kreps at tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil for further information. The notice does not specify a funding amount or key deadlines, but interested parties are encouraged to inquire for additional details.

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