Fort Drum VITEK Reagent Blanket Purchase Agreement.
ID: W91YTZ24Q0106Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRCO EASTFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5580, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1168465b1c4d42bba760333b37f4267d/view
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    The Department of Defense intends to award a sole-source contract to Biomerieux Inc. for a Fort Drum VITEK Reagent Blanket Purchase Agreement. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East seeks to procure supplies, consumables, and reagents for a government-owned Vitek 2 Compact 30 Microbiology Analyzer.

    The NAICS code is 325413, and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement will support the Guthrie Ambulatory Clinic at Fort Drum, New York. The contract will cover the supply of reagents, with Biomerieux Inc. being the sole manufacturer.

    The government plans to award the contract under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) without a full open competition. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications for potential future acquisitions. The submission deadline is 6 August 2024 at 2:00 PM EST. The government intends to award the Blanket Purchase Agreement on or around 9 August 2024.

    Any questions should be directed to the primary contact, Justin C Balster, via email at justin.balster2.civ@health.mil.

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    Justin C Balster
    justin.balster2.civ@health.mil
    Rebecca Ruff
    rebecca-lynn.m.ruff.civ@health.mil
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