I-Stat Service Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Abbott Point of Care for an Abbott i-Stat Service Agreement. This agreement covers a one-year period from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027. The Government's intent is based on Abbott Point of Care being the sole manufacturer and marketer of the i-STAT System and its associated test cartridges. Responses from interested parties are due by June 23, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This NOI serves as a market research tool to determine if competition for the i-Stat Service Agreement would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The service agreement will ensure the continued operational readiness and maintenance of the i-STAT System.
Response Requirements
Vendors interested in demonstrating their capability to meet this requirement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be beneficial to the Government. This evidence should address cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and assurance that it would not impede the mission. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, and the Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. The determination to proceed with a competitive procurement remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027 (1 year)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Product Service Code: J065 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due Date: June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 18, 2026
- Contact: Kimberly Bunn, Contract Specialist
- Email: kimberly.p.bunn.civ@health.mil
- Phone: 757-953-5740
- Email Subject Line for Responses: "Notice of Intent Submission 12450519"