Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Beckman Culture Cost Per Reportable Results (Supply)
ID: 24-RHCO-C-343Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M USA HCAJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b332d534eb644feb3ff16ffc5404148/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Cell, intends to award a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter Inc. for the procurement of Cost Per Reportable Results (CPRR) utilizing their urinary analyzers at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos, Texas. This procurement is essential due to the outdated and inaccurate performance of existing analyzers, necessitating FDA-approved equipment that can conduct comprehensive analyses of multiple body fluids to enhance laboratory efficiency. The anticipated contract value is approximately $668,339, with the award expected on or about September 9, 2024. Interested parties may contact Perry J. Cannon at perry.j.cannon.civ@health.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Perry J. Cannon
    perry.j.cannon.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    JA Sole Source FAR Part 13.5_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Sole Source Justification and Approval for a procurement by the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Branch aimed at acquiring Cost Per Reportable Results (CPRR) from Beckman Coulter for urinary analyzers at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, TX. The justification highlights the necessity of FDA-approved equipment due to the outdated status of existing analyzers, which are not performing accurately. The procurement will involve a contract covering equipment use and maintenance, based on a monthly usage fee for specific reportables. Beckman Coulter's analyzers are uniquely qualified to conduct comprehensive analyses of multiple body fluids, thereby streamlining laboratory processes. Market research indicated that no other suppliers met the stringent requirements, leading to the conclusion that there was no viable competition. The anticipated contract cost totals $668,339, with funding contingent on availability, underscoring the government's commitment to acquiring specialized healthcare technology while ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding sole source procurement.
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