Intent to sole source Biomerieux Vitek2 Preventative maintenance and Consumables
ID: HT941024N0160Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/91adb90b03614b7ead0fd8cd74f281ef/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux Japan Ltd. for the supply of specific VITEK 2 test cards and annual preventive maintenance services for the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni in Japan. The procurement includes a delivery schedule spanning fiscal years 2025 to 2027, detailing quantities for three types of test cards essential for laboratory analyses, along with maintenance for two Vitek 2 Compact Analyzers. This contract is critical for ensuring effective healthcare delivery to U.S. Forces Japan personnel, and interested vendors may submit technical capability statements by 07:00 a.m. Pacific Time on 23 September 2024, to Raphael Badagbor at raphael.k.badagbor.civ@health.mil, as no competitive proposals will be solicited.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Raphael Badagbor
    raphael.k.badagbor.civ@health.mil
    Gilberto Esteves
    gilberto.a.esteves.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    Notice of Intent HT941024N0160.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux Japan Ltd. for the supply of specific VITEK 2 test cards required by the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni. The procurement includes a delivery schedule for FY25 through FY27, specifying quantities for three types of test cards, alongside annual preventive maintenance for two Vitek 2 Compact Analyzers. There are no set-aside restrictions, and the procurement falls under NAICS 334516. Although this notice does not solicit competitive proposals, interested vendors can submit technical capability statements, which the Government will consider to determine potential competitive procurement. The deadline for submissions is 23 September 2024, with no phone inquiries allowed. This notice serves to inform the market and gauge the interest and capability of other suppliers while maintaining the discretion to proceed with the sole-source award if deemed appropriate.
    Statement of Work Vitek2.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the procurement of specific Biomerieux consumables and maintenance services for the Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka and BHC Iwakuni in Japan. The contractor is responsible for supplying test cards critical for laboratory analyses, ensuring they have the longest shelf-life possible. Deliveries are to follow a precise schedule, with periodic shipments planned from January through July over the next three years. The contractor must also set up a Vitek 2 Compact analyzer, perform annual preventive maintenance, and provide on-call repair services. The contractor is required to replace any defective or unsuitable items and must maintain a flexible approach, including emergency orders if stock runs low. The document specifies that inspections will occur upon delivery, and the contractor must report on maintenance activities. Additionally, it includes instructions for invoicing and adherence to U.S. legal holidays, emphasizing operational standards necessary for government compliance and effective healthcare delivery to U.S. Forces Japan personnel.
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