CHEMISTRY AND IMMUNOASSAY TESTING PROGRAM
ID: TMR012320241359Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ca2d81389a204796bf35ac4a4fa4b05b/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE is planning to issue a sole source award contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the Chemistry and Immunoassay Testing Program. This program is intended to sustain the use of three Chemistry and Immunochemistry Systems under a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) agreement or Cost Per Reagent Pack. The program includes equipment, reagents, tools, materials, training, and a water purification system, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and services necessary to meet the Chemistry and Immunochemistry testing and analysis requirements for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) laboratories. The anticipated period of performance is five years.

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    Tanzania Robinson
    tanzania.m.robinson.civ@health.mil
    Carlos Sikaffy
    carlos.a.sikaffy.civ@health.mil
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