Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pathology Software Subscription GLWACH
ID: 0012236170Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West, intends to award a sole source contract for a pathology software subscription to MediaLab Solutions, LLC, for the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH) Blood Bank laboratory. This software is critical for training personnel and ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, as well as facilitating access to test results across multiple locations, thereby supporting quality healthcare and informed diagnostic decisions. The contract, valued below $250,000, is set to be awarded on or about May 16, 2025, and interested parties may direct inquiries to Fredicinda D. Jones at fredicinda.d.jones.civ@health.mil.

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    This document outlines a request for a pathology software subscription critical for Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories. The software is essential for training personnel and ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments and other relevant regulations. MediaLab, Inc. is identified as the sole authorized supplier capable of meeting the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital's needs, including the tracking of laboratory certifications and facilitating access to test results across multiple locations. The subscription is necessary for providing quality healthcare within the community, as it supports diagnostic and treatment decisions for physicians. Given the purchase amount is below $250,000, no public posting or justification is required under federal guidelines. Overall, the document emphasizes the urgency and exclusivity of the software's procurement to support compliance and health services in DoD-operated medical facilities.
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