Diagnostica Stago STA R Max(R) Hemostasis Analyzer
ID: HT942525RFIEMZ01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9c46728557ce4f829d8f9f05a41df0a6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking information from suppliers regarding the Diagnostica Stago STA R Max® Hemostasis Analyzer, with the intent to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for essential consumable supplies. The procurement focuses on specific reagents and disposable items necessary for coagulation studies at the Army Institute of Surgical Research, which must be procured exclusively from Diagnostica Stago, Inc. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by October 28, 2024, detailing their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Request for Information, while ensuring that proprietary information is protected. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Eric Zampelli at eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil or by phone at 301-619-8807.

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    Eric Zampelli
    (301) 619-8807
    eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil
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    Request-for-Information-Stag-BPA.pdf
    The United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focusing on the Diagnostica Stago STA R Max® Hemostasis Analyzer. The primary goal of this RFI is to establish a new Blanket Purchase Agreement for consumable supplies essential for the operation of these analyzers, which are crucial for coagulation studies conducted at the Army Institute of Surgical Research. The required consumables include specific reagents and disposable items, which must be procured exclusively from Diagnostica Stago, Inc. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their capability statements confirming their ability to deliver the listed products by the response deadline of October 28, 2024. The RFI delineates requirements for the submission, including a structured response format and essential company information. This initiative aims to gain market insight and is not a solicitation for a proposal, stressing that the government retains the right to use submitted information without obligation to award contracts. The document highlights the need for transparency, inviting potential vendors to engage while ensuring proprietary information is safeguarded. This RFI reflects the government's ongoing commitment to maintain and enhance medical research capabilities through targeted procurement.
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