Special Notice - Microbial Identification System
ID: Special_Notice_Microbial_Identification_System2025Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/acb4d43ac084400b90c55b778c2779b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, is planning to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Beckman Coulter Inc. for updates to the Microbial Identification System (MIS) software utilized across the Army. This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), as Beckman Coulter Inc. is considered the only viable source for this requirement, ensuring the continuity of critical healthcare capabilities for military personnel. Interested parties may express their capabilities via email by August 15, 2025; however, no proposals are currently solicited, and the government will not cover any associated costs. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Trisha Scott at trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil or Patrick Wallace at patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil.

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    Trisha Scott
    trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil
    Patrick Wallace
    patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil
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    Special Notice - Microbial Identification System (MIS).pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Beckman Coulter Inc. for updates to the Microbial Identification System (MIS) software used across the Army. This contract is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), as BCI is deemed the only viable source for this requirement. Transitioning to a different provider would lead to significant delays in critical healthcare capabilities for the military. The project is classified under NAICS code 325413, with a size standard of 1000 employees. Interested parties may express their capabilities via email by August 15, 2025, but no proposals are currently solicited, and the government will not cover any associated costs. This announcement reflects the importance of maintaining critical healthcare systems for military personnel.
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