Intent to Award Brandname Only

This Government notice of intent is to award a one year, brand name only Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a Hemotology Analyzer to Sysmex America, Inc. It is intended to provide a cost per test/reagent agreement for providing an automated analyzer for complete blood count (CBC) analysis, reticulocytes, and body fluid analysis for the Hematology Department at Kirk Army Community Hospital, Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), Maryland. This award is also an effort to maintain continuity for one year which will provide time for a larger agreement with options.
A follow on contract is planned following this award Because the validation process of a new system can be lengthy and cause a gap in patient care. This one year agreement will also provide the time needed to award a future agreement with the goal of providing a seamless transition if necessary.
The period of performance for this agreement is estimated on or about 22 August 2018 through 21 August 2019. Parties interested in this announcement shall provide detailed capability information to clearly meet the requirement as described above. Please respond via e-mail and please include the company name, point of contact, address, phone number, DUNS number, Tax ID, business size and cage code. All responses must be received by 13 August 2018 at 1000. Please e-mail your response to Chris Newell at christopher.l.newell3.civ@mail.mil.