Sole Source - Urine Analyzers for NHCH
ID: HT941023P0063Type: Justification
AwardedMar 28, 2023
Award #:HT941023P0063
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

PSC

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, is seeking to procure automated urine laboratory analyzers and associated supplies for the United States Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) and Branch Health Clinic Kaneohe Bay. This procurement includes reagents, quality control, maintenance, and consumables, specifically two automated urine analyzers, which are critical for enhancing diagnostic capabilities in military healthcare settings. The contract has been awarded as a firm-fixed-price, sole source to Beckman Coulter, Inc., following the Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to a lack of additional interest from other parties. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Michelle Sanders at michelle.e.sanders6.civ@health.mil or by phone at 210-952-8481.

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