Notice of Intent to Sole Source INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets
ID: 12160537Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c68168a6060448c7a9ae352bea5ccad7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to CERUS Corporation for the procurement of the INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets. This system is a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product essential for ensuring the safety and efficacy of platelet transfusions, which is critical for patient care in military medical facilities. The contract will cover a base year from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with an estimated total value of $210,816.00, and will include two option years. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competition would be beneficial to the Government, but the decision to proceed with a competitive procurement rests solely with the Government. For inquiries, contact Cynthia Scharnowske at cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil, and please reference "Notice of Intent Submission 12160537" in the subject line.

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