This file contains a supply list and pre-solicitation notice for a Requirements contract for the NIH Clinical Center's procurement of a Roche cobas® PRO Solution System Bundle Operating Lease. The supply list details numerous Roche diagnostic testing materials, reagents, and equipment parts, including SARS-CoV-2 testing supplies, various assay kits, and maintenance components.
The pre-solicitation indicates NIH intends to award the contract to Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis for a base year plus four 12-month options. The contract includes the lease of cobas PRO Integrated Solutions System (c 503, e 801, and ISE analytical units), software, IT consulting, maintenance, reagents, supplies, and calibration materials. Premium service coverage is required Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with emergency weekend service and 98% uptime guarantee. This sole-source procurement is justified as Roche is the only vendor able to provide proprietary equipment, maintenance and full test menu required. The contract will be awarded under simplified commercial acquisition procedures for amounts between the SAT and $7.5 million. Interested vendors may submit capability statements including their SAM UIE, company information, GSA schedules/NAICS codes, and business size status.
