Injtent to award sole source- beckmancou

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an intent to award a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter for laboratory equipment leasing and related services. The procurement specifically involves a Hematology Analyzer DXH and Chemistry Analyzer DXC, along with associated reagents, consumables, supplies, maintenance, training, metered billing, and emergency reagent shipments. Beckman Coulter is being identified as the sole source vendor due to being the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the required equipment. The response period for potential comments or concerns regarding this intended award is July 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., with submissions accepted via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov or by mail to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch. Vendors must submit a signed solicitation form acknowledging receipt and agreeing to hold their offer open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date. Documentation demonstrating authorization to perform all required services must accompany the submission. The sole source award notice has been posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least 10 business days as mandated by SC Code 11-35-1560.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the document. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors, with Beckman Coulter being the preferred sole source provider for this specific laboratory equipment and service package. No incumbent vendor details beyond Beckman Coulter are provided, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the documentation. Potential vendors who disagree with the sole source award may file a protest by submitting a notice of intent to protest within five business days of the notice posting date, followed by a formal protest within fifteen days. Protests must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office, with submission options including mail, facsimile (803-737-0639), or email to protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us. The contract becomes effective after the opening date and time if no responses or successful protests are received.