Notice of Intent for Sole Source
Pursuant to FAR 13.501, the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Central Regional Contracting Office (SRCO), Fort Sam Houston, TX, intends to issue a sole source award to the Bio-Rad Laboratories in the total amount of $453,849.00 for the purchase of autoimmune disease reagents for patient testing to include maintenance and repair of equipment specific to the Bioplex Analyzer manufactured by Bio-Rad. This contract will be for a base plus two one year option years supporting William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. Bio-Rad Laboratories Bioplex analyzer is the only analyzer that has the capability of random multiplexing, with a detector bead. Bio-Rad Laboratories offers the only liquid ready to use barcode reagents for quality assurance stability and accuracy on patient's results. Bio-Rad Laboratories is the only authorized manufacturer and distributor and maintainer of the Bioplex Analyzer. This notice is not a request for proposal and no solicitation will be issued. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability; and specifications within two (2) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist; Mrs. YaKita McClurkin, [email protected]. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

 

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