Reagents_Supplies_Traing_Maint Roche TLA KT_PAMD Review 2_08AUG25_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole-source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Department of Pathology at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA. The procurement is for reagents, service, training, and maintenance for the Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) System, with a 3-year ordering period from October 2025 to September 2028. The contract has a ceiling amount of $6.4 million and will support the existing Roche TLA system that serves as the backbone for the medical center's laboratory processes, including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and cytometry testing.

Market research conducted by the government revealed no alternative sources capable of providing compatible manufacturing, distributing, maintaining, and training services for the specific TLA system. Roche Diagnostics is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only company that can provide the required reagents and supplies. The contract is critical for maintaining patient care and soldier readiness, as replacing the entire system would drastically impact diagnostic capabilities and require significant downtime. The procurement method is a sole-source FAR Part 13 simplified procedure, with ongoing market research to be conducted to identify potential future alternative sources.