CUI JA maintenance service of the BacT ALERT 3Dequipment IACH - Signed Final_Redacted2.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) for a sole source contract with Biomerieux, Inc. for maintenance of government-owned BacT/ALERT 3D equipment at Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH), Fort Riley, Kansas. The contract is a five-year firm-fixed-price agreement covering maintenance services from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2030, with a base year and four one-year option periods. Biomerieux is identified as the sole manufacturer and service provider for this specialized equipment, with no authorized third-party maintenance service providers. The contract includes full service maintenance, a 24/7 hotline, on-site repair, and annual preventative maintenance inspections, with pricing for each contract year detailed in the document.

The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, with the key rationale being that Biomerieux is the only source reasonably available. Market research was conducted using the NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and no small businesses were found that could provide these specific services. The contract is funded through Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds, and is classified as a commercial item procurement. A notice of award will be posted to SAM.gov, and the total estimated value of the contract includes all options and extensions.