LIMITED SOUCES JUSTIFICATION FOR ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO CASAN DIEGO, CA, 92134-5000, USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/84e22d14eb9c47f3a758942ad92584fa/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Medical Center San Diego, is seeking to procure an automated clinical chemistry laboratory analyzer and associated supplies from Roche Diagnostics Corporation on a limited source basis. This procurement is essential to ensure uninterrupted patient care while transitioning to a new health information system, MHS Genesis, which requires the integration and validation of the new analyzer system. The estimated contract value is $749,000 for a six-month period, from January 10, 2023, to June 30, 2023, with the primary contact for inquiries being Dernell Wade at dernell.w.wade.civ@mail.mil or 702-881-8104.

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