Hematology Analyzers - Lease with Reagents

Special Notice of Intent to award under Solicitation: W81K0219Q0270

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Health Contracting Cell, Lacey, WA, intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed price award under solicitation W81K0219Q0270 to Sysmex America Inc in the amount of $177,208.68 for 1 year Base period on (2) Hematology Analyzers; Equipment Lease with proprietary reagents, at Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma WA, Core Laboratory/Hematology. Sysmex America Inc., is in conjunction and association with Roche Laboratory under a separate award for equipment connectivity, proprietary by letter between both vendor's analyzer systems which brings the Madigan Army Medical Center, to a Core Laboratory as part of a Total Laboratory Automation (TLA). This process decreases the number of STAT testing because all tests are handled quickly, and completed in the shortest time possible, thereby reducing long term staffing requirements and improve overall efficiency in the Core Laboratory.

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.

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