CSF cell counters

 Presolicitation Notice to award under Solicitation: W81K0223Q0075

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Medical Readiness Contracting Office-Pacific Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Health Contracting Branch, Lacey, WA, intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed price award under solicitation W81K0223Q0075 to Advanced Instruments LLC, in the amount of $ 43,942.92 for (2) Glo-Cyte CSF Cell Counters with accessories and installation at Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma WA.  Based on a comparison of products in the marketplace through vendor contacts and internet research it was determined that Advanced Instruments LLC is the only OEM and Distributor of the CSF Analyzer based on customer necessary requirements established with the salient characteristics. 

This notice is not a request for proposal and a solicitation will not be issued.   Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications.  Responses received will be used for future acquisitions.  Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent; Mr. Walter J. Bischoff, email; walter.j.bischoff.civ@mail.mil .  No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted.  This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.