FBSU Biomerieux Service Agreement
ID: SN-75H70925FB003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8681cf7be2b54c75955e03a73b1efab0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Billings Area, intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux Inc. for a service agreement related to the Biomerieux Vitek Compact II system at the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, Montana. This contract, valued at approximately $75,000, will cover service and support from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with the option for four additional renewal years. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is based on the unique capabilities of Biomerieux to provide the necessary services due to their ownership of relevant intellectual property, which justifies a waiver of competitive procurement. Interested parties may submit evidence for competitive procurement considerations, and inquiries should be directed to Vincent Hansen at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov.

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    Vincent Hansen
    Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov
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    A16 - Intent to Sole Source - BIOMERIEUX.pdf
    The Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux Inc. for a service and support agreement related to the Biomerieux Vitek Compact II system at the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, Montana. The contract, valued at approximately $75,000, will span from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with four optional renewal years. This decision is based on a review indicating that only Biomerieux can provide the necessary services due to ownership of relevant intellectual property, justifying a waiver of competitive procurement under FAR guidelines. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating the potential advantages of competitive procurement, although the final decision remains with the government. Queries should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist via email. This notice underscores the government's focus on standardization and network security in its procurement processes.
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