This is a delivery order contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Medical to Abaxis, Inc., a manufacturer of portable blood analysis systems. The $146,030.28 firm-fixed-price contract is for the delivery of medical supplies such as electrolyte panels, metabolic panels, lipid profile tests, blood chemistry analyzers, veterinary blood testing cartridges, and critical care diagnostic profiles.
Abaxis, Inc. is a subsidiary of the parent company Zoetis Inc., a global animal health company that also has a significant presence in federal contracting, supplying specialized veterinary equipment and pharmaceuticals to agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Defense. This contract award does not have a set-aside designation and is intended to support medical readiness for armed forces personnel by providing portable blood analysis capabilities.