Influenza, RSV, and Zika testing Supplies on Hologic Panther Instrument

The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) has published a Special Notice announcing their intention to award a sole source contract to Hologic of Marlborough, Massachusetts for influenza, RSV, and Zika testing supplies compatible with the Hologic Panther instrument. The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command posted this notice on July 11, 2025, with a response deadline of July 17, 2025. While the Navy intends to proceed with sole source procurement, they have indicated they will consider all responses received. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 423450 for Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers and will be conducted under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items guidelines. The contract structure includes a base year with four option years for consistent supply delivery.

The purpose of this procurement is to secure critical diagnostic testing supplies including Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay kits, Aptima Zika Virus testing materials, specimen collection tubes, and related laboratory supplies necessary for maintaining diagnostic testing capabilities at NMRC facilities. The justification for sole source procurement indicates these supplies are only available from Hologic and are essential for maintaining FDA emergency use authorization compliance and diagnostic grade test results. All contractors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for award consideration. The procurement will utilize Navy Operation and Maintenance Fiscal Year 2025 funds, with deliveries scheduled from August 2025 through April 2028. The contract aims to ensure continuity of testing operations while addressing storage optimization through scheduled shipments spanning multiple years.