SSJ BacT Alert_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a BacT/Alert Blood Culture Cost per Test Instrument Lease Reagent Agreement. The contract, under the Air Force Technical Center (AFTC/PZIOAC), will procure 12 BacT/Alert FA Plus Aerobic and 12 BacT/Alert FN Plus Anaerobic blood culture bottle cases annually from a single source. The estimated contract cost is not fully disclosed, but the justification emphasizes the unique nature of the instrument and reagents, highlighting that the current analyzer is specialized and seamlessly integrated with clinical staff workflows and reporting systems at 96 MDG.

The document outlines that no competitive procurement is planned, with the government intending to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract directly to Biomerieux. The contract includes a base year plus four option years, with the contracting officer determining that only a single source is reasonably available. The procurement is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2) as the items are "unique or highly specialized" and peculiar to one manufacturer. The government will continue market research to explore new technologies for future replacements, with the final contract determination and signature dated 02-Apr-2025 by the Contracting Officer.