BPA Master - Reagents for Luminex 3D
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement on a sole source basis with One Lambda, Inc. for the procurement of laboratory reagents essential for the Luminex 3D Instrument System. This procurement is justified under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition, as outlined in FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only One Lambda can meet the agency's specific requirements. The reagents are crucial for immunology testing and transplantation compatibility, supporting the operations of the Immunology Lab Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Interested parties capable of providing the requested reagents must submit their capabilities and pricing by 10:00 am EST on November 8, 2024, via email to the designated contacts, Ealed Nuru and Erica S. Oh.

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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement on a sole source basis with One Lambda, Inc. for the procurement of lab reagents essential for the Luminex 3D Instrument System. This decision occurs under the statutory authority allowing Other than Full and Open Competition, as specified in FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one source meets the agency's requirements. The announcement clarifies that it does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and submissions for alternate proposals or inquiries will not be acknowledged. Interested parties capable of supplying the required reagents may present their capabilities and pricing by 10:00 am EST on November 8, 2024, via specified email addresses. The document emphasizes that the government will determine whether a competitive procurement is in its best interest based solely on the received expressions of capability.
    The document outlines a pricing list associated with various laboratory tests and controls, primarily focusing on HLA (human leukocyte antigen) typing and antibody detection. The itemized list includes specific products, such as the LABType™ and FlowPRA™ tests, along with their respective prices ranging from $59.70 for basic controls to $27,304.86 for the AllType™ FASTplex™ NGS 11 Loci Flex Kit. Each product is essential for DNA typing, screening, and verifying HLA compatibility, which is crucial in transplantation and immunology. The list is structured straightforwardly, presenting each item number, description, and price. This pricing document likely serves the context of government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or grants, indicating the cost of necessary laboratory supplies and services to support biomedical research, transplant medicine, or related healthcare initiatives. The detailed breakdown ensures clarity in procurement processes, allowing government entities to evaluate and select solutions aligned with federal or state funding requirements. Overall, the document emphasizes the cost and availability of essential laboratory resources for advancing healthcare and research initiatives.
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