Cost per Test Equipment, Becton BD BACTEC FX and Bruker MALDI Biotyper for the Infectious Disease Laboratory at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
ID: HT0014-03042025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

REPLENISHABLE FIELD MEDICAL SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS (6545)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e78a8198ab01430a9aee52d539aa1702/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking sources for the procurement of cost per test equipment, specifically the Becton BD BACTEC FX and Bruker MALDI Biotyper, for the Infectious Disease Laboratory at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This procurement aims to enhance laboratory capabilities in diagnosing infectious diseases, which is critical for patient care and public health. Interested vendors should note that the opportunity is categorized under the NAICS code 334516, focusing on Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the PSC code 6545, which pertains to replenishable field medical sets, kits, and outfits. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kendall Spann at kendall.j.spann.civ@health.mil.

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    Kendall Spann
    kendall.j.spann.civ@health.mil
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