Intent to award sole source- beckmancou

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400023619) for specialized medical laboratory equipment and associated services through an intended contract with Beckman Coulter. The procurement specifically seeks to lease or rent a Hematology Analyzer DXH and Chemistry Analyzer DXC, along with comprehensive support services including reagents, consumables, maintenance, training, metered billing, and emergency reagent shipment capabilities. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with submission options including mailing or physical delivery to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch in Columbia, SC, or electronic submission via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this procurement. The document indicates that all responses must include a signed cover page and documentation demonstrating the offeror's authorization to perform required services.

The solicitation appears to have potential resident vendor preference considerations under Section 11-35-1524, which may provide advantages to vendors with in-state offices meeting specific statutory requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors have protest rights, including the ability to challenge the intended sole source award within five business days of notice posting or submit a formal protest within fifteen days. The procurement does not specify precise award values, budget ranges, or incumbent vendor details. Potential respondents should note that the award becomes effective after the specified opening date and time if no competitive responses are received. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests Beckman Coulter is being selected based on their unique ability to provide the specific medical diagnostic equipment and comprehensive support services required by the Department of Corrections.