The Department of the Navy (DoN) USNH Guam intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Terumo BCT, Inc. 10811 West Collins Avenue, Lakewood CO, 80215 the sole source provider for the Blood Bank Department that meets DON's requirements. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106 (b)(1)(i).

This notice will be distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fbo.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Classification System Code is 423450 - Medical, Dental & Veterinary equipment and supplies. Based on market research conducted and contacts made with knowledgeable individuals within the government it has been determined DON's requirement can only be provided by Terumo BCT due to the compatibility of the consumables with the existing platelet collection instruments.  

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement to this office by 7:00 am, CHsT, 4 October 2019, by email to the attention of John J Camacho, at [email protected] 

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Telephone requests will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.