Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel Reagents and Supplies

The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, California, issued a Special Notice on August 5, 2025, announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Luminex Corp of Austin, Texas. This procurement falls under the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command and involves the acquisition of specialized laboratory testing equipment and supplies. The contract specifically covers Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel reagents and related MAGPIX system components for in-vitro diagnostic testing. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC code 6632 for Medical Laboratory Analysis Instruments. The statutory authority for this sole-source award is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) per FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii).

The purpose of this procurement is to acquire critical respiratory pathogen testing capabilities, including COVID-19 testing supplies, with deliveries scheduled across three dates: September 16, 2025, November 4, 2025, and January 6, 2026. Although this is a notice of intent for sole-source award rather than a competitive solicitation, the government will consider responses from other responsible sources until the August 11, 2025 deadline. The procurement includes 18 units of NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel test kits, various MAGPIX calibration and verification supplies, maintenance kits, and replacement components distributed across the delivery schedule. Contractors interested in responding must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. All submissions must reference contract number N63116-25-Q-0567 and include complete company information including name, address, CAGE code, and designated point of contact details.