Hematology and Reagents
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for a Hematology Analyzer system with Reagents and associated services for the Fox Army Health Center (FAHC) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items, structured as a Cost-per-Reportable Result (CPRR) model. The acquisition is conducted under full and open competition.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the lease of hematology analyzers and the provision of all necessary equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, shipping, delivery, and maintenance. Key requirements include:
- Performing Complete Blood Count (CBC) tests and automated differentials with a digital cell morphology interface, including a 5-part differential.
- Ensuring the analyzer system interfaces with the Military Health System (MHS) Genesis.
- Compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA) Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
- Providing 24/7 telephonic technical support and 8x5 in-house service.
- Conducting method validation according to CLSI and/or CAP standards.
- Developing and maintaining a Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) plan.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W81K0026QA081
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for equipment and services, with a Cost-Per-Reportable basis for CBC tests.
- Period of Performance: A base year (starting April 1, 2026, or date of award through September 30, 2026) plus four option years.
- Place of Performance: Fox Army Health Center, Department of Pathology, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35809.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 325413 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Questions Deadline: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Proposals/quotes must be submitted via email to Renee Combs (renee.n.combs.mil@health.mil) and Rashonda Jones (rashonda.n.jones.civ@health.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Eligibility Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), provide their Tax ID and CAGE Code, and complete or reference FAR Clause 52.212-3. Quotes must remain firm for at least 90 days.
Special Requirements
Personnel require installation access authorization, may be subject to security checks, and may be issued Common Access Cards (CAC). Required training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH. Key personnel, data rights, non-disclosure, and Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) compliance are also specified.