Notice of Intent to Sole Source Trima Automated Blood Collection Systems Maintenance at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA
ID: 12182998Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4d28740b52ea4edb9f40bc0b0fa60aa2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the maintenance of Trima Automated Blood Collection Systems at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. The procurement specifically seeks commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) maintenance services from TERUMO BCT, Inc., the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for contracts not exceeding $250,000. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of medical equipment essential for blood collection and transfusion services. The total estimated value of the contract is $89,832.28, with a performance period starting from March 8, 2025, to March 7, 2026, and interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Cynthia Scharnowske at cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil.

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    Cynthia Scharnowske
    cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil
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