The Defense Health Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.501(a), Only One Responsible Source. The proposed source is Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Japan, 3-5-7 Ariake Koto-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063.
Hematology analyzer will be used to attain the standard for production for BG CRAWFORD F. SAMS HEALTH CLINIC (BGCFSHC) Camp Zama, Japan. Hematology benches are workstations used to conduct Complete Blood Counts and other hematology testing methods. Without in-house analyzers, the blood samples would have to be shipped to laboratories in Japan or the United States. Blood samples cannot be frozen for transport and must be analyzed within 48 hours to ensure the integrity of the sample and the test results.
BGCFSHC requires one (1) hematology analyzer meeting the following minimum requirements:
Delivery Dates
Base: 30 September 2025
Option 1: 30 September 2026
Option 2: 30 September 2027
Option 3: 30 September 2028
Option 4: 30 September 2029
There are not set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334516. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email product capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Gilberto A. Esteves at [email protected] Closing date for challenges is no later than 0800 PST on 16 September 2024. No phone calls will be accepted.