SAM #19GE5026P0134

Sole-source award for two mobile biological diagnostic laboratory setups for U.S. MILGP Kampala

The U.S. Department of State awarded DST innovation GmbH a sole-source contract to equip U.S. MILGP Kampala with mobile biological diagnostic laboratory capability. - Award and scope - The award is firm-fixed-price and covers two complete, integrated mobile biological diagnostic laboratory setups for Kampala, Uganda. - The stated estimated award value is $1,875,960. - Laboratory equipment and supplies - Each setup includes an air-transportable laboratory tent with approximately 32 m² of usable workspace, field containment and sample-handling equipment, diagnostic and sample-preparation instruments, and initial consumables. - Included capabilities and items include PCR and ELISA instrumentation, light microscopy, a refrigerated microcentrifuge, ruggedized computers, PPE, solar power with batteries, and ruggedized transport cases. No specific models or part numbers are identified. - Delivery and services - Scope includes configuration, quality assurance, export and customs processing, packing, insured air shipment, and delivery to the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. - The contractor will provide an orientation and system-completeness verification at its facility in Germany for up to three end-user personnel. This includes up to five full working days of instruction, travel, lodging, and local transportation. - In-country training in Uganda is planned for three weeks, with at least 12 full working days of instruction, covering setup, operation, biosafety and biosecurity, specimen and diagnostic workflows, data management, and field deployment exercises. - Sole-source rationale - The justification cites DST’s proprietary, field-proven configuration and compatibility with existing deployments. - Period of performance - No contract start date, end date, or overall duration is stated. The training schedules are specified as described above.

Description

The U.S. Department of State has awarded a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract to DST innovation GmbH for an integrated mobile biological diagnostic laboratory capability in support of U.S. Military Group Kampala, Uganda. The award includes two complete mobile laboratory setups, related equipment and consumables, project management, shipping and delivery, orientation training in Germany, and in-country training in Uganda.

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