Microbial Testing Supplies

This Special Notice from the Department of the Army Medical Command announces the intent to award a sole-source contract to Biomerieux Inc. for microbial testing supplies and incidental support equipment. The justification document approves a contract valued at $2,536,245.01 over five years to support testing needs at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center laboratory in Fort Bliss, Texas.

The Notice aims to procure microbial identification and susceptibility testing supplies including analyzers, reagents, consumables, and incidental support equipment. Key requirements include identification of various organism types as well as specialized susceptibility testing panels, with short turnaround times and interface capabilities with the existing CHCS laboratory information system. Market research demonstrated Biomerieux as the only source able to meet all technical and interface requirements, including an existing Authority to Operate under the Defense Health Agency. No other contractors are eligible to participate as this is a sole-source award, with the justification citing Biomerieux as the only company able to fulfill requirements.