Contract · No Set aside used

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)
Location: JBSA Lackland, TX
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 13 days (Jul 31, 2026)
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 334516

What this contract is for

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole-source contract with BIO-RAD LABORATORIES for the following: Reagent/Rental for a fully automated, random-access analyzer that simultaneously detects and quantifies multiple analytes from a single low volume sample, equivalent to the BioPlex 2200 system and its compatible reagents and consumable products. The NAICS code is 325413. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 USC 2304(c)(l), Only one responsible Source. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under Other than Full and Open Procedure IAW FAR part 6 and Commercial procedures in FAR part 12. Must be designed for high-volume laboratories, at a minimum, capable of testing up to 25 different analytes from a single sample tube. Must have a test menu that includes at least 50 assays (in addition to current MMRV testing needs) for autoimmune, infectious disease, and specialty immunoassay testing. Must streamline workflow with high throughput (at least up to 1,400 results/hour), rapid time-to-first result (45 minutes), and broad assay capability in autoimmune and infectious diseases. The system must offer a significant reduction in labor costs and improved patient care through faster, more detailed diagnostic information. Required Salient Characteristic of the Analyzer Physical Dimensions (space is extremely limited) Height: no larger than 4.4’ Width: no larger than 4’ 3” Depth: no larger than 2’ 10” Operational clearance approximately 3’ Minimal System Maintenance: Less than 10 minutes per day Automated weekly maintenance requires 30 minutes or less Electronic tracking of required maintenance tasks Ensures maintenance is completed when due Minimal hands-on time and labor devoted to maintenance proc...

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