NOI Sole Source_VITEK.docx.pdf

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (in accordance with

FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). The proposed source is bioMerieux, Inc. located at 100 Rodolphe Street, Durham, NC

27712-9402. The requirement is for onsite diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance of one (1) bioMerieux

VITEK 2 Compact 30 analyzer w/PC Computer unit onboard the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19).

This acquisition is for diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of (1) bioMerieux VITEK 2 Compact 30 analyzer w/PC Computer unit. This procurement includes diagnosis, parts, labor and necessary travel required to perform this service. Diagnose and repair shall be performed by an authorized and certified bioMerieux, Inc. repair technician. No other source is capable of providing bioMerieux, Inc parts. bioMerieux, Inc does not sell OEM parts to third party vendors. The maintenance shall conform to bioMerieux Inc’s ISO 13485 quality standards. The maintenance will be conducted onboard the ship in San Diego, CA.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement; however, if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to submit a product meeting the minimum requirements specified above. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages 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. 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 or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capability statements are due by 1000 Local Time, 24 February 2020. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address:

donald.a.biebel.civ@mail.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.

mailto:marciano.a.diaz.civ@mail.mil