Diagnostic laboratory Testing

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a component of the National Institutes of Health, intends to procure diagnostic laboratory testing services for its Animal Center located in Poolesville, MD. The one-year contract will focus on clinical pathological evaluations of non-human primate blood and bodily fluid samples, including complete blood counts, blood chemistry analysis, urinalysis, bone marrow aspirates, and cerebral spinal fluid samples. NIAID seeks a diagnostic laboratory capable of providing consistently accurate results with reasonable turnaround times and requires additional services such as online results and on-site courier delivery. The agency plans to negotiate this contract on a sole-source basis with Antech Diagnostics, Inc. of Irvine, CA, utilizing the statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(1). Interested vendors may submit capability statements via email to Calvin Robinson by 11:00 AM EST on January 23rd, with the understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract, and the potential award will be made directly to Antech Diagnostics, Inc. based on their unique capabilities. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code Q301 for Reference Laboratory Testing. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement is for a one-year term of diagnostic testing services at the NIH Animal Center. The sole-source justification is predicated on Antech Diagnostics being the only responsible source that can satisfy the agency's specific research and continuity requirements for diagnostic testing. The government will evaluate submitted capability statements to confirm this determination, though the final decision remains at their discretion.