Odin Service Contract -12 month Extended Warranty Plan/Preventative Maintenance Agreement
ID: N3239825Q0465Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTERSILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d646e046b27346c7b205a6ae19ba7a8d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center, is seeking to establish a 12-month extended warranty plan and preventative maintenance agreement for the Biolog Odin Instrument, which is vital for its phage therapy research aimed at addressing antibiotic resistance. The procurement will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract valued at $13,210, awarded to Biolog Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, who possesses the exclusive rights and expertise necessary for providing certified service for this specialized equipment. This sole-source acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as prior market research indicated no alternative sources capable of fulfilling the required services. Interested parties can reach out to Shamai Carter at shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil or 301-319-7182, or Deborah M. Sharpe at deborah.m.sharpe2.civ@mail.mil or 301-319-6471 for further information.

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    The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) seeks to establish a preventative maintenance agreement for the Biolog Odin Instrument, crucial for its phage therapy research aimed at combating antibiotic resistance. A Firm Fixed Price contract of $13,210 will be awarded to Biolog Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, who is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary certified service due to their exclusive rights and expertise with the equipment. The justification for this sole-source acquisition is supported by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as no other manufacturers can supply the required services. Prior market research indicated no alternative sources, reinforcing the need for Biolog's specialized maintenance to avoid compromising mission-critical research. Although the current warranty will expire in April 2025, future requirements will be advertised in compliance with federal regulations to ensure transparency, with the potential for competition being assessed if new sources emerge. The Contracting Officer will ensure pricing is fair and reasonable before contract award, sustaining the NMRC's mission in medical research and development.
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