Reagents and Maintenance Service for Flow Cytometry Instruments
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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 sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for Reagents and Maintenance Service for Flow Cytometry Instruments at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements by June 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time to challenge the sole source determination.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the provision of all necessary services, materials, and equipment for flow cytometry instruments. Specifically, it includes reagents and testing materials for Government-owned Navios 10 analyzer and TQ Prep workstation, along with maintenance, service, and training on these analyzers. These services are crucial for the Department of Pathology, Core Laboratory Services, to characterize and identify white blood cell types for diagnosing infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, or immunodeficiencies. A detailed list of required reagents and their quantities is provided in the original notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
- Delivery Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
- Delivery Date: On or before September 30, 2027
- NAICS Code: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC Code: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
- Published: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, based on market research indicating Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the government's specialized needs. Capability statements from other interested sources will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible or if the sole source award will proceed. Submissions that only ask questions will not be considered an affirmative response.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. Vendors challenging the sole source basis must submit a capability statement, not exceeding six 8.5 x 11 inch pages (10-point font), detailing management, technical data, and cost information. No telephone requests or offers will be honored. Statements should be emailed as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments to Jason Willey (jason.d.willey.civ@health.mil) and Tracy M. Robinson (tracy.m.robinson18.civ@health.mil).