Notice of Intent to Sole Source Service Maintenance Contract for XS-1000i Laboratory Hematology Analyzer
ID: HT941024N0109Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bd67b944c3d34b3b8e8977de1dd4eefe/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Service Maintenance Contract for XS-1000i Laboratory Hematology Analyzer

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source service contract to Sysmex America, Inc. for the maintenance and service of the XS-1000i Laboratory Hematology Analyzer located at Air Force 354th MDG - EIELSON Alaska. This contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis for a 10-month base period.

    The objective of this contract is to procure a full service and maintenance contract for the Sysmex Analyzer, which is used for laboratory hematology analysis. Sysmex America, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized provider of preventative maintenance service for this equipment. The company also utilizes OEM parts/components for repairs to ensure optimal function and maintain device liability and warranty.

    The service agreement must include qualified service personnel capable of performing maintenance and service on the analyzers as required by the manufacturer. Onsite service will be available Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 4:00pm, including all parts, labor, and the manufacturer's service engineer's travel expenses. Additionally, 24/7 telephone support will be provided, with primary onsite service guaranteed within 24 hours of identifying the need for service.

    Based on market research, Sysmex America, Inc. is the only source that can meet the government's requirements for this service. Therefore, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for this requirement.

    Interested sources are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data, as well as cost information, demonstrating their capability to provide the required supplies. Capability statements should not exceed 6 pages and must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to mildred.k.pollard-hueitt.civ@health.mil with the subject line "SYSMEX SERVICE - EIELSON AK". The deadline for capability statements is 10:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time on July 31, 2024.

    No telephone requests/offers will be honored.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mimi Kalua Pollard-Hueitt
    (619) 385-3683
    mildred.k.pollard-hueitt.civ@health.mil
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