IDIQ for Blood Bank Reagents for NMRTC Sigonella, Italy
Overview
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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) intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) on a sole source basis for Blood Bank Reagents for the Navy Marine Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Sigonella's Laboratory Department in Sicily, Italy. This requirement is critical for safe blood transfusions, supporting inpatient needs, ships, and serving as the blood depot for the entire European Theatre. The proposed supplier is Instrumentation Laboratory S.P.A., due to the need for a local supplier to ensure product integrity for temperature-sensitive materials.
Scope of Requirement
This BPA will procure specific reagents for blood typing and compatibility testing, essential for patient care and contingency operations. Key requirements include:
- Reagents must be compliant with American Blood Bank Association (AABB), Navy Blood Program, and FDA standards.
- Products must be FDA licensed or equivalent, with prior written approval for equivalents.
- Strict temperature-controlled shipments are mandatory, with scheduled deliveries to ensure products are received before expiration.
- The contractor must be capable of providing deliveries within four days of request.
- Supplies include refrigerated and highly temperature-sensitive items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for supplies.
- Ordering Period: 60 months from the award date.
- Period of Performance: February 9, 2026, through February 8, 2031.
- Place of Performance: U.S. NMRTC Sigonella – NAS 1, Sigonella, Sicily, Italy.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source action).
- NAICS Code: 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing).
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Instrumentation Laboratory S.P.A., in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the same product must submit technical data sufficient to demonstrate their capability. Capability statements will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Deadlines & Contact
- Closing Date for Challenges/Capability Statements: February 2, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
- Contact: Melissa Peregrino-White (melissa.perergrino-white.civ@health.mil).