Notice of Intent: Direct Human Total Lymphocyte Isolation Kits
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Laboratory Department, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a firm fixed-price sole-source contract to StemCell Technology (Cage: 3JPG0) for Direct Human Total Lymphocyte Isolation Kits. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must respond by April 2, 2026, to demonstrate their capability to provide these kits.
Purpose & Scope
The DHA intends to procure Direct Human Total Lymphocyte Isolation Kits that are designed to work exclusively with EasySep™ magnets. The award is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The kits are essential for the laboratory's operations at Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Product/Service Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Response Instructions
This notice is not a solicitation. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required kits may identify their interest and capabilities by emailing claudia.a.febresmormontoy.ctr@health.mil by the deadline. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability and must be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government will use this information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in its best interest.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: CLAUDIA FEBRES MORMONTOY
- Email: claudia.a.febresmormontoy.ctr@health.mil
- Phone: 7032756342