Nova Biomedical Stat Strips and Glucometer Extended Warranty - FMC Butner, NC

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1) and FAR 5.207. This proposed action is for the procurement of Nova BioMedical Stat Strips and the extended warranty on Nova Biomedical Glucometers for the Federal Medical Center located in Butner, North Carolina.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This proposed procurement will be a sole source award under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 339113-Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a Small Business Administration size standard of 750 employees.

Description of Requirement:
StatStrip Glucose Strips - Nova Biomedical shall supply StatStrip Glucose Strips utilizing the cost-per-strip program. FMC Butner anticipates requiring 60 cases of StatStrip Glucose Strips per year. Each case shall contain 1800 test strips. FMC Butner anticipates the need to issue quarterly delivery orders for 15 cases of StatStrip Glucose Strips.

Extended Warranty of StatStrip Glucose Meters - Nova Biomedical shall provide a manufacturer's extended warranty for the thirty five (35) StatStrip Glucose Meters owned by FMC Butner. The cost of the extended warranty shall be included in the cost of the StatStrip Glucose Strips. The warranty coverage shall extend the length of the contract.

In the event that a Statstrip Glucose Meter becomes non-functional the FMC will call the contractor to arrange the return of non-functional equipment to the Contractor. An equipment
replacement will be issued from the contractor and the FMC will ensure that function checks are performed prior to equipment issue.

Control Solutions - Nova Biomedical will provide Control Solutions on an as needed basis at the contracted rates listed in the Schedule of Supplies.

StatStrip Linearity Kit - Nova Biomedical will provide Linearity Kits on an as needed basis at the contracted rates listed in the Schedule of Supplies.