QUALITY CONTROL REAGENTS
ID: HT11440012175831Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2823 AFTC PZIOEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, USA

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Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6a812360332d4e188611b2352e9b5b27/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of quality control reagents for the Atellica Analyzer. The required reagents must be packaged in Atellica vials to facilitate direct use on the analyzers without technician manipulation, with a total of 24 different items specified for order as needed, each with a 5-7 day delivery expectation. This procurement is crucial for maintaining laboratory operations and ensuring accurate testing results. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses and those with specific socio-economic statuses, must submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 P.M. CST on November 4, 2024, to Ashley Blair at christina.blair.3@us.af.mil, adhering to the specified submission guidelines.

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    Ashley Blair
    christina.blair.3@us.af.mil
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