Notice of Intent to Sole Source BPA Call for Blood Bank Reagents for NMRTC Sigonella
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 negotiate a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Instrumentation Laboratory S.P.A. for blood bank reagents and materials required by the Navy Marine Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Sigonella, Italy. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EST to demonstrate their ability to provide identical products.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement supports NMRTC Sigonella's Laboratory Department's Blood Bank, which is critical for inpatient care during surgery and childbirth, and serves as the blood depot for the entire European Theatre for contingency purposes. The materials are essential for safe blood transfusions and for correctly identifying blood units for forward deployment and OCONUS European sites.
Key requirements include:
- Specific reagents and blood bank materials.
- Compliance with American Blood Bank Association (AABB), Navy Blood Program, and FDA standards (FDA licensed or equivalent).
- Strict temperature control for shipments and product integrity.
- Lot sequestration and scheduled, just-in-time deliveries due to short expiration dates.
- Deliveries must be received before previous shipments expire, with no missed shipments, and within 4 days of request.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for supplies.
- Ordering Period: 60 months from award date.
- Period of Performance: April 6, 2026, through February 12, 2027 (initial period).
- Minimum Guarantee: $10.00.
- NAICS Code: 325414 - Biological Product (except Diagnostic).
- Place of Performance: U.S. NMRTC Sigonella, NAS 1, Sigonella, Sicily, Italy.
Set-Aside
No set-aside restrictions are mentioned for this requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source notice under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). It is not a request for competitive proposals. The government will consider responses from other interested parties solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to provide the same products and must be submitted by April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Melissa Peregrino-White (melissa.perergrino-white.civ@health.mil).