Notice of Intent to Sole-Source - Hematology Analyzer Services
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4626 341 CONS LGCMALMSTROM AFB, MT, 59402-6863, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c9175f90b9064291ae7f396aa46da26f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 341st Contracting Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, intends to award a sole-source contract to Sysmex America, Inc. for routine preventative maintenance services and reagents for the Sysmex Hematology Analyzer Unit. This procurement is critical as the analyzer requires specific reagents that are exclusively provided by Sysmex America, making them the only viable source for fulfilling this requirement. Interested parties may submit a capability statement or proposal demonstrating why competitive bidding would be advantageous, with submissions due by 14 October 2024 at 2:00 PM MST. For further inquiries, contact SSgt Kevin Luccitti at kevin.luccitti@us.af.mil or SSgt Joshua Crist at joshua.crist.1@us.af.mil.

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    The 341st Contracting Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, plans to award a sole-source contract to Sysmex America, Inc. for the routine preventative maintenance of a Sysmex Hematology Analyzer Unit, necessitating specific reagents that only Sysmex can provide. This announcement indicates that no competitive offers will be solicited; however, interested parties may submit a quote if they can demonstrate compelling reasons for competitive bidding. Submissions must include capability statements or proposals by 14 October 2024, directed to designated contract administrators. If there is no affirmative response, the contract will be awarded as planned. The intent behind this decision underscores exclusivity in resource procurement for specialized medical equipment maintenance, highlighting Sysmex America’s unique position in fulfilling this requirement.
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