Notice of Award Maintenance for Government owned BacT/ALERT 3D Equipment.
ID: PANHCA25P0000007505Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a35eb24dee34db0919662cd40742ddb/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux, Inc. for the maintenance of government-owned BacT/ALERT 3D equipment. This procurement aims to ensure the continued operational readiness and reliability of critical medical diagnostic equipment, which plays a vital role in healthcare settings. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811210, which pertains to Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Bobby Etheridge at bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil; however, this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no reimbursement will be provided for information submitted.

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    bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil
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