Biomeriuex Sole Source Madigan Army Medical Center

The Department of the Army Medical Command has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to BioMerieux, Inc. for medical equipment maintenance services. The contract will cover maintenance of VITEK2, VITEK MASS Spec (MS), NuCLISENS EMAG, and BacT/Alert Virtuo analyzer systems at Madigan Army Medical Center's Department of Pathology at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - Pacific will execute this firm fixed price contract covering a base period and three option years from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. The government's market research has determined that BioMerieux is the only company capable of providing the required maintenance, reagents, and supplies for these specialized medical diagnostic systems. This procurement falls under the In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing NAICS category and Medical and Surgical Instruments PSC category.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of the government's intention to make a direct award without competition, while providing an opportunity for other potential contractors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties had until September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to submit documentation via email to the designated contracting officers, Wanda Williams and Scott Barr, proving their ability to perform the required services. There are no specific eligibility criteria outlined beyond the capability to maintain the specified medical analyzer systems and provide associated reagents and supplies. The government retains complete discretion to determine whether to proceed with competition based on any responses received, and explicitly states that no formal solicitation or Request for Quotes will be issued. The notice emphasizes that submitted documents will not be returned and may be used for future acquisition planning purposes.