Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Extend Services for N6264520P0020 - Molecular Assay-Analyzers
ID: N6264520P0020Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3e89b52108c47c1bf711aa441959756/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to issue a sole source bridge contract to BioFire Defense, LLC for the provision of a molecular diagnostic laboratory analyzer, along with necessary assays, reagents, and consumables at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The contract, which is set to run from April 16, 2025, to October 15, 2025, with an option for an additional six months, requires the analyzer to perform a variety of tests using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, including respiratory, blood culture, gastrointestinal, and meningitis/encephalitis assays, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. This procurement is critical for maintaining effective diagnostic capabilities within military medical facilities, and interested vendors must submit capability statements by February 28, 2025, as the procurement will not be open for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Margaret Suever at margaret.a.suever.civ@health.mil or by phone at 210-952-8283.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Margaret Suever
    (210) 952-8283
    margaret.a.suever.civ@health.mil
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    NOI_SoleSource Bridge Action Molecular Assay-Analyzer.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) plans to issue a sole source bridge contract to BioFire Defense, LLC for providing a molecular diagnostic laboratory analyzer, assays, reagents, and consumables at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). The contract will run from April 16, 2025, to October 15, 2025, with an option for an additional six months. The analyzer must perform various tests, including respiratory, blood culture, gastrointestinal, and meningitis/encephalitis assays, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Key specifications include automated testing capabilities, a twelve-sample load capacity, and compliance with FDA regulations. The contractor must provide both corrective maintenance and training for staff, ensuring that installations adhere to safety regulations. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by February 28, 2025, detailing their ability to meet these requirements, as this procurement is not open for competitive proposals. The DHA aims to determine the necessity of a competitive procurement process based on the received responses.
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