HT941026N0128_NOI to SS_Biomerieux BacT Alert Virtuo Microbial Detection System.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source HT941026N0128

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLY CONTRACT

AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the Biomerieux BacT Alert Virtuo Microbial Detection System. This procurement supports the operational requirements of the Laboratory Department at Naval Medical Training Center (NMRTC) San Diego and is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a) under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) for the acquisition of commercial products and services.

Biomerieux, Inc.

515 S Colorow DR Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1248, United States

UEI: HCNVCMEG9NL6

CAGE: 4S002

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is Biomerieux BacT Alert Virtuo Microbial Detection System, which has an associated small business size standard of 1,000 number of employees. The corresponding Product Service Code (PSC) is 6632 - Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use.

The objective of this procurement is to execute a sole-source contract award for the BacT Alert Virtuo Microbial Detection System, manufactured by Biomerieux, to support the Naval Medical Readiness Training Center San Diego Laboratory Department. This equipment is required to accurately provides extensive identification of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. It enhances the ability to provide critical testing to all patients, including critical inpatients and trauma patients. It will replace the outdated Biomerieux equipment currently owned by the department.

The replacement of the BacT/Alert Virtuo system is vital due to its ability to offer timely and targeted treatment, improve diagnostic capabilities, increase efficiency, and support antimicrobial testing to maximize patient care within NMRTC San Diego. Additionally, retaining the Biomerieux standard eliminates the need to retrain clinical personnel and leverages the facility's established maintenance support infrastructure, preventing operational downtime and unacceptable delays in patient care. Because this requirement relies on strict compatibility with existing proprietary laboratory supplies and market research indicates no reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from two or more small businesses for an equivalent integrated system, the Government intends to execute this procurement on a sole-source basis under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Delivery Date:

90 Days ARO

Delivery Location:

NMC San Diego ATTN: Microbiology Department, Bldg 1, 3rd floor 34800 Bob Wilson Dr San Diego, CA 92134

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation document exists for this requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement. Submissions must include management, technical, and cost data in sufficient detail accompanied by convincing evidence to clearly demonstrate the capability to provide the required equipment and preventive maintenance. Capability statements shall not exceed four (4) pages (8.5" x 11" format) using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Requests for documentation, inquiries for additional information, or submissions consisting solely of questions will not be considered affirmative responses. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered exclusively for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole-source purchase order.

Response Instructions:

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to:

Cha-on Gordon at cha-on.p.gordon2.civ@health.mil Jennifer E. Collins at jennifer.e.collins23.ctr@heatlth.mil

The closing date for challenges is no later than 1000 Pacific Daylight Time, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.