Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Lab Chemistry Analyzer and Cost-Per-Test Agreement for Naval Health Clinic Charleston

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity Healthcare Contracting Division, Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE) issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Quidel Ortho Sales Company, LLC. This contract, for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, is for a VITROS ® 5600 Lab Chemistry Analyzer, including all reagents, calibrators, controls, supplies, and preventive maintenance, on a Cost-Per-Tests basis. The analyzer must meet specific requirements, be compatible with MHS GENESIS, and the contractor must possess a current/approved Authority to Operate (ATO) certificate from DHA. This notice is for informational purposes only, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement by February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, demonstrating clear and compelling evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

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This document outlines the essential characteristics and specifications for a Lab Chemistry Analyzer required by the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The analyzer must meet CLIA'88 and CLSI performance standards, possess a DHA Authority to Operate certificate, and perform all testing, including pre-analytical/post-analytical functions, within a specific temperature and humidity range. Key features include external power backup, no need for plumbing or external water, 10 user-defined chemistry channels, single-use tips, over 240,000 sample storage, on-board reagent storage, bi-directional LIS interface, multiple test processing capabilities (manual, STAT, auto), positive patient ID via barcode, and Dry-Slide Technology. The system must also have on-board dilution, sample management with clot/bubble/short-sample detection, and the ability to determine hemolysis, icterus, and turbidity without extra samples. Compliance with FDA and OSHA regulations is mandatory. The analyzer's footprint must fit within 65.0” W x 43.0” D x 84.0” H, with a contractor-provided cart if needed. Pricing for 100% of tests in Appendix A must cover the analyzer, reagents for 12 months, all consumables, maintenance, and be delivered according to manufacturer shelf-life recommendations. The system must also interface bi-directionally with MHS GENESIS, supporting HL7 order messages, with the vendor completing interface integration at no additional cost if not already approved. Ordering will be based on estimated annual test volumes, with quarterly or biannual shipments of reagents. Special handling items must be clearly labeled.