NOISS Meridian Bioscience Inc
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 Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-W), Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price, sole source contract to Meridian Bioscience Inc. This contract is for the lease of analyzers, supply of testing reagents, and associated hardware for detecting Helicobacter pylori and Clostridioides difficile at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, Texas. The intended award date is on or about June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This sole source requirement covers:
- Lease of specialized analyzers.
- Supply of necessary testing reagents.
- Provision of associated testing hardware.
These items are crucial for the detection of Helicobacter pylori and Clostridioides difficile to support CRDAMC's medical operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Intended Award Date: On or about June 26, 2026
- Published: May 27, 2026
- NAICS Code: 325413, "In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing" (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
Evaluation
The Government has determined that only one source, Meridian Bioscience Inc., is reasonably available for this requirement, justifying a sole source award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a).
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. No requests for capability briefings will be honored, and any information provided will not be used for subsequent solicitations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion.