SAM #12450519

Sole Source Service Agreement for Abbott i-Stat System at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

This opportunity concerns a planned sole source procurement for medical device support at a major military medical center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - OEM Highlight: - Abbott Point of Care is the sole manufacturer and marketer of the i-STAT System and its test cartridges - Products/Services Requested: - One-year service agreement for the Abbott i-Stat System and associated test cartridges - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Abbott Point of Care is considered uniquely qualified for this requirement - The government is open to evidence that competition would be advantageous, but Abbott is currently the only recognized source - The service is critical to the mission objectives of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Description

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Abbott Point of Care for Abbott i-Stat Service Agreement. The Service will consist of one year and the period of performance will start 30 Sept. 2026 – 29 Sept. 2027. Abbott Point of Care is the sole manufacturer and marketer of the i-STAT System and its associated test cartridges. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for quote or proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Specialist, Kimberly Bunn at kimberly.p.bunn.civ@health.mil. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission 12450519.

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