STD Testing Supplies

The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking contractors to provide sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing supplies and equipment lease services for William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). The procurement involves leasing two brand-new, fully automated nucleic acid detection analyzers capable of processing 275 samples within an eight-hour shift, with the equipment lease cost included in the price of associated purchased tests. The analyzers must support ThinPrep PreservCyt solution, be FDA-approved, and capable of running multiple amplification assays simultaneously for various STD tests including Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, HPV, HPV Genotype 16/18, Bacteria Vaginosis, Candida/Trichomonas, and Mycoplasma Genitilum. Contractors must provide comprehensive support including 24/7 phone assistance, emergency equipment replacement within 24 hours, on-site training for laboratory personnel, and all reagents, consumables, and replacement parts at no additional cost. The contract must comply with Texas Department of Health Regulations, US Army Public Health Command, MEDCOM guidelines, and DoD cybersecurity requirements. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 11, 2025, with responses due by August 15, 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and will be competed under full and open competition. The contract covers a 12-month base period with estimated kit requirements varying significantly across test types, ranging from 14 kits for certain tests to 85 kits for others, indicating substantial testing volume expectations. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining equipment calibration, providing software updates, and ensuring compliance with health information privacy regulations throughout the contract period. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, nor are specific budget ranges or award values disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC code 6550 for In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets.