Opportunity
SAM #FA302026Q0125
Sole Source Procurement for Roche Cobas 6000 c501/e601 Chemistry Analyzer, Reagents, and Test Kits at Sheppard AFB
Buyer
82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
FA302026Q0125
NAICS
423450, 325413, 334516
This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base for Roche Cobas 6000 c501/e601 chemistry analyzers, reagents, and test kits. - Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND, 82d Contracting Squadron (82 CONS LGC) - Vendor/OEM: Roche Diagnostics Corporation - Products: - Roche Cobas 6000 c501/e601 Chemistry Analyzer - Reagents and test kits compatible with Cobas 6000 c501/e601 - Requirements: - Sole source due to proprietary rights and compatibility with existing analyzer platform - Supports approximately 98,000 tests annually for 70,800 medical appointments - Includes analyzer validation and ongoing supply of reagents/test kits - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Contract justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b) - No other vendors or OEMs considered; Roche Diagnostics is the only source - Period of performance likely includes or extends through 2026, with dates referenced for contracting officer signatures - Commercial opportunity is limited to Roche Diagnostics due to sole source justification
Description
The 82d Contracting Squadron, Sheppard AFB, Texas intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price IDIQ for Period of Performance -1 Oct 2026 through 31 Mar 2027 to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for reagents for Cost Per Kits for a Cobas 6000 Chemical Analyzer (the cost of the kits include reagents and analyzer for the hospital to be validated with the existing Cobas 6000 Chemical Analyzer IAW the Statement of Work for equipment located at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Roche is the only source that can provide this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system already in place at Sheppard AFB Medical Facility.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier (s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made until funds are available. award, either before or after the closing date for receipt of quote. The Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 325413. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 1250 Employees.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A solicitation package will NOT be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be received via email by robin.hart@us.af.mil or kevin.bowers.3@us.af.mil NLT 3 Days from posting date.