Notification of intent to limit sources- sysmex maintenance

The Defense Health Agency has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source blanket purchase agreement to Sysmex America Inc. for maintenance services of Sysmex hematology analyzers. This notice, posted on July 8, 2025, with a response deadline of July 19, 2025, pertains to providing comprehensive maintenance services including reagents, control materials, and calibration materials for Sysmex hematology analyzers. The services will be provided at multiple military medical facilities including the 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon AFB, Evans Army Community Hospital, the 10th Medical Group, the USAFA Cadet Clinic, and the 21st Medical Group at Peterson AFB. The agency has determined that Sysmex America Inc. is the sole manufacturer of these analyzers and the only authorized provider of maintenance services for this equipment in the United States.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intention to proceed with a sole-source procurement while providing an opportunity for other sources to demonstrate why competition would benefit the government. Contractors have until July 19, 2025, to submit written responses, and oral communications are not acceptable. The agency emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive offers and no formal solicitation will be issued. Any responding contractor must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the government. The notice specifies that all responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration, but if no affirmative written response is received, the award will proceed to Sysmex America Inc. without further notice.