HIV-1 & HCV testing supplies & service for hologic panther & direct tube system

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)) with Gen Probe, Inc., 250 Campus Dr, Marlboro, MA 01752, for the procurement of Reagents, Consumables and Service/Maintenance agreement for Molecular HIV-1 and HCV Aptima/Panther and Direct Tube System instrumentation. Specifically, the government will establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to purchase the items at Attachment 1.

This requirement is for HIV-1 and HCV Nucleic Acid AmplifiedTest (NAAT) tests reagents and consumables to support clinical HIV-1 and HCV testing. The Contractor will perform preventive services and repairs on the instrumentation/system installed in the laboratory onsite.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 325413 and the size standard is 1,250 Employees.

This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Dawn Jennings at dawn.v.jennings.civ@mail.mil.

Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 8:00 am EST, Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Contracting Office Address:
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014

Point of Contact:
Dawn Jennings

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