Hematology Testing - Cost Per Reportable Result

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-Europe intends to issue a solicitation for an automated hematology analyzer and related reagents to support the hematology testing mission at Vicenza Army Health Clinic in Italy. The Department of the Army Medical Command will procure a comprehensive solution that includes equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and maintenance services under a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) contract model. The solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, ensuring full and open competition among qualified vendors. All potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a response, with registration being a mandatory eligibility requirement. The Request for Quotes is scheduled to be published on 28 February 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to follow the notice for updates.

The contract will be structured as a Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with a base period from 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2025, followed by four potential one-year option periods. The procurement falls under NAICS code 324513 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors who meet the registration and technical requirements. The contract will cover a single automated hematology analyzer and associated supplies for the Vicenza Army Health Clinic, with all equipment, parts, and consumables to be supplied and serviced exclusively by the awarded contractor. Specific award values or precise budget ranges were not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, but the contract will be evaluated based on the lowest price that meets the technical acceptability criteria.