Notice of intent to award sole source service contract for government owned biomerieux bactalert system

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE SERVICE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.  The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) Western Markets - Contracting Division (WM-CD) on behalf of Naval Medical Center San Diego Laboratory Complex Testing Division, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to BIOMERIEUX, INC.  The period of performance for the anticipated contract shall be a base period, and four (4) 1-year option periods, (Total of 5 years if all options are exercised).  

The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition, FAR 13.106-1 Only one responsible source. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210; the business size standard is $34,000,000.00. Product Service Code (PSC) is J066.

The objective of this sole source award is to procure a full service and maintenance contract for the government owned Biomerieux BactAlert System located at Naval Medical Center San Diego Laboratory Complex Testing Division.

Biomerieux is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that can perform preventative maintenance service for Biomerieux BactAlert System due to the proprietary nature of this equipment. No other company was found that has authorized third-party service providers. Additionally, parts utilized in repairs are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/components in order to ensure maximal function and that liability and warranty on devices are intact.  

Based on market research, Biomerieux is the only source that can meet the Government’s requirements.  

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the required supplies.  Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point.  All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.  A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.  A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.

Capability statements are due by 4:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 06 September 2023.  Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: mildred.k.pollard-hueitt.civ@health.mil . The email subject line shall state, “Naval Medical Center San Diego Biomerieux BactAlert System, Special Notice Number HT941023N0106”.NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED