J&A - Fully-automated immunohematology analyzer systems (inclusive of instruments, ancillary equipment, maintenance, services, repairs, support, parts as required in order to maintain the systems in optimal operating condition, and any installation ,etc.
ID: 23-RHCO-C-57Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b8565a1e0f874fbabfc7365a9921cef5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to procure two fully automated immunohematology analyzer systems along with an independent workstation for the Brooke Army Medical Center located at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The procurement includes instruments, ancillary equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, maintenance, services, repairs, and support necessary to maintain the systems in optimal operating condition for transfusion testing, which encompasses various critical tests such as ABO/Rh, Antibody Screening and Identification, and Red Blood Cell Crossmatch. This equipment is vital for the Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS) to ensure accurate and efficient blood transfusion processes. Interested vendors can reach out to Medina L. Woodson at medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil or by phone at 210-539-8525 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Medina L. Woodson
    (210) 539-8525
    (210) 221-3446
    medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil
    Cicely Simmons - Carroll
    (210) 539-8655
    (210) 221-3446
    Cicely.d.simmons-carroll.civ@health.mil
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