NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
ID: W81K0025PA022Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/75b1e0191a674424ab50e8359947afa9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Branch, intends to award a sole source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for software licenses related to the AccuChek and iStat devices. This procurement is essential for the Department of Pathology at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas, as it will provide real-time laboratory results to healthcare providers, thereby enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. The total contract value is $135,445.50, with a delivery period extending from 2025 to 2030, and the decision to limit competition is justified by the unique capabilities of Abbott as the sole supplier able to meet urgent operational needs. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Sheryl Egans at sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil or by phone at 254-287-8881, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.

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    Sheryl Egans
    (254) 287-8881
    sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil
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    Limiting-Competition-under-SAT Software License CRDAMC FINAL_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a memorandum for the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Branch regarding a sole-source procurement of the Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS3 Web) and AccuChek software licenses from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics Inc. This purchase supports the Department of Pathology at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas, providing real-time laboratory results to healthcare providers. The total contract value is $135,445.50, with a delivery period spanning from 2025 to 2030. The decision to limit competition is justified under FAR guidelines, citing Abbott as the only supplier able to meet urgent needs due to exclusive licensing and distribution agreements. Market research confirms the absence of alternative suppliers capable of providing the required services without risking operational accreditation or causing service delays. Additionally, this memorandum emphasizes the importance of RALS software for maintaining modern hospital practices and ensuring timely patient care. Public display and notification requirements for the contract will be adhered to as per FAR regulations. Overall, the memorandum serves to substantiate the necessity of purchasing these licenses and justifies the limitation of vendor competition based on unique sourcing conditions.
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