SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Full Service Maintenance Agreement - Beckman Coulter Hematology Analyzers - Sole Source
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Portland Area Office, 1414 NW Northrup Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97209, United States
- ZIP Code
- 97209
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-1303
- Archive Date
- 1/2/2013
- Point of Contact
- Imogene Ingawanup, Phone: 503-414-5523, Karen A Sahmaunt, Phone: 503-414-5525
- E-Mail Address
-
imogene.ingawanup@ihs.hhs.gov, karen.sahmaunt@ihs.gov
(imogene.ingawanup@ihs.hhs.gov, karen.sahmaunt@ihs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The government intends to award a sole source procurement to Beckman Coulter, Inc under the authority cited under FAR 6.302-1b(1)i, FAR 13.106-1(b). This is not a request for competitive quotes. Only One Responsible Source, and per the Department's acquisition regulation at HHSAR 306.303-1(b)(1). Simplified Acquisition Procedures is the proposed acquisition method. The requirement is for a full service maintenance agreement for four (4) Beckman Coulter Hematology Analyzers, which are located at 1) Warm Springs, Oregon, 2) Wellpinit, Washington, 3) Salem, Oregon, and 4) Fort Hall, Idaho. The applicable NAICS codes 334516, Hematology Instruments Manufacturing. The requirement includes preventive maintenance inspections, corrective maintenance and software and instrument upgrades to improve safety and operation efficiency of the analyzers. Agreement includes cost of labor, travel, and parts and technical telephone troubleshooting. The analyzer is a system that consists of analyzer, computer, monitor and printer. Market research was conducted to determine if the service agreement could be solicited competitively. The manufacturer, Beckman Coulter was contacted to determine if certified service providers were available on GSA schedule for the equipment. Beckman Coulter indicated that no service providers were available on GSA schedule for this service agreement. Beckman Coulter is the existing "vendor of record" for the Portland Area hematology analyzers utilized at the four sites listed above. The Contracting Officer will ensure that prices paid for hardware, software, and upgrades will be fair and reasonable. The pricing for service agreement is considered fair and reasonable based on prior procurement history with this vendor. Any questions regarding this acquisition may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Imogene Ingawanup at 503-414-5523 or email at imogene.ingawanup@ihs.gov.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/IHS/IHS-PORTLAND/RFQ-1303/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Portland Area Indian Health Service, Division of Acquisition, 1414 NW Northrup, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97209, United States
- Zip Code: 97209
- Record
- SN02946055-W 20121213/121211234036-da0bb9c415ab872da527e01c91473a06 (fbodaily.com)
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