Hematology CPRR - Keesler AFB, MS

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity, Health Contracting Division - South (HCD-S), San Antonio, Texas intends to issue a solicitation for Hematology Analyzers and Reagents for the Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. The Keesler Medical Center requires one (1) Hematology system with two (2) functioning analyzers, slide maker stainer, digital cell morphology system, with advanced red blood cell morphology software. The successful offeror shall furnish all equipment, reagents, controls, and any necessary services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment) to Keesler Medical Center, Keesler AFB, MS for the purpose of Hematology testing. This requirement will be met via equipment rental/lease or on a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) basis. The requirement must include reagents to perform 31,000 Complete Blood Counts (CBC) results, as defined by the FDA, with at least a 6-part differential and 750 reticulocyte panels annually for 5 years (base plus 4 one-year options). All equipment and reagents shall be supplied and serviced through the Contractor to include all parts, equipment, supplies, and other services required to ensure Keesler Medical Center is able to meet its objectives as listed herein. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is five (5) years (12-month base period with four 12-month option periods). This requirement is being solicited as Unrestricted through Full and Open Competition, resulting in one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award being made as a result of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). FAR part 12 and FAR part 13 will be utilized for the resulted solicitation and award. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostics Substances Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration’s size standard for this NAICS code is 1,250 Employees.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is HT940825R0003 This solicitation will be available on 13 December 2024, will close on/about 2 January 2025, and will be posted on www.sam.gov. Prospective offerors are advised that any selected awardee must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code prior to any award being made. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be physically issued, and telephone and faxed requests for the solicitation will not be honored. Points of contact are:

• David Erpelding, Contract Specialist David.k.erpelding.civ@health.mil
• Carolynn Benn, Contracting Officer carolynn.j.benn.civ@health.mil

The solicitation will have all the necessary information required for the preparation and submission of offers. Once the solicitation is posted, interested parties are urged to visit www.sam.gov frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.