Dimension EXL LM Integrated Chemistry System

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Maryland in support of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). USAMRAA intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics located at 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591-5005in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (including brand name).

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) requests the purchase of a Dimension EXL LM Integrated Chemistry System with associated feed water supply system, extended service contract, and trade-in of current Dimension Xpand Plus System. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is the only supplier that can supply a clinical chemistry system that meets the specifications outlined in the minimal essential characteristics. The assay menu of this instrument is a primary reason for selecting this vendor. This instrument allows concurrent analysis of mission essential research samples from a single sample and provides results in a timely manner. USARIEM has used a Dimension analyzer in many of its research protocols since 2011. Continuity of research results using an upgraded instrument using the same methodology is a critical factor when selecting a Dimension analyzer. Additionally, our laboratory in engaged in several longitudinal research studies which encompass several years of sample analysis. Continuity of assay methodology, which this Dimension EXL meets, is necessary for successful completion of the research protocol. A blanket purchase agreement is in effect until April 2022 (W81XWH-17-A-0005) which includes purchases of reagents and consumables for USARIEM's current Dimension Xpand Plus. These reagents are also used in the Dimension EXL instrument.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339113 with a size standard of 750.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.

Responsible, interested parties may identify their interest by submitting capability information by 03 May 2019 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) in order to establish the ability of the responder to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the sole purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

If no written responses are received by the date listed above, which reflects at least fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the solicitation will be issued as sole source. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Mr. Christopher L. Cook at christopher.l.cook68.civ@mail.mil.

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