A02_-_Synopses_-_Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source.doc

Synopses – Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Biomerieux Date: 6/26/17 Year: 2017 Contracting Office Zip Code: 21702-9232

Classification Code – 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Contracting Office Address – USA Medical Research Acquisition Activity, 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5014

Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Contract to Biomerieux. The objective of this requirement is to acquire non-personal services contract for preventive maintenance (PM) services on a Government owned Biomerieux VITEK 2XL instrument.

Solicitation Number: W81XWH-15-T-0439 Closing Response Date: Notice of Intent – 6/27/17-7/12/17 Contact Point: Ashley Atkins at Ashley.n.atkins.civ@mail.mil or 301-619-2297.

Contract Award Dollar Amount: $135,000.00 over 60 months.

Contract Award Date: 7/24/2017 Contractor: Biomerieux Description: The United States Army Medical Research Acquistion Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to the Biomerieux. The objective of this requirement is to acquire non-personal services contract for preventive maintenance (PM) services on a Government owned Biomerieux VITEK 2XL instrument. This requirement will include all preventative maintenance (PM) services for a Biomerieux VITEK 2XL instrument.

This notice of intent is for information purposes only. All sources eligible to provide this service must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide services outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within 15 days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made.

Place of Contract Performance – Silver Spring, MD Set-aside Status: Other than full and open competition not previously addressed