This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for a Vitros **** Lab Chemistry Analyzer to Quidel Ortho Sales Company, LLC. The delivery location is Shaw Air Force Base. The contract will include a base period plus option years for the analyzer and cost per tests, which will cover reagents, calibrators, controls, supplies, and preventive maintenance. The contractor must have an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) certificate. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
The notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the analyzer itself, but it mentions that shipments of reagents and consumables shall be made either quarterly or biannually, with minimum quarterly shipments being imperative for laboratory efficiency and longest calibration stability.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty terms.
The notice states that this is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. Any response must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government.
The contractor must have a current approved Authority to Operate (ATO) certificate from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) for the specific model of system referenced in this notice.
The bid notice does not specify penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The notice states that interested parties may submit a capabilities statement no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time EST March 17, 2026.