The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)) with Bruker Daltonics, Inc. 40 Manning Rd,m Billerica, MA, for the procurement of a Bruker MALDI Biotyper Galaxy System. Specifically, the government will purchase the following item:

P/N S-1821269 MBT Galaxy System, 1EA

This system is compatible with the Bruker CA MALDI Mass Spectrometer system currently used to support MRSN's mission of conducting epidemiological surveillance of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) to enhance performance improvement and infection control across the Department of Defense (DoD). Purchase of the new system will ensure that WRAIR has the required equipment to effectively match the target plates to their corresponding projects so that every sample is correctly prepared, while supporting the increased workload and eliminating carry-over mistakes by decreasing the processing time with contact free pipetting. The Galaxy system is an essential component to maintain the effectiveness of the central repository at WRAIR, as well as, maintain the College of American Pathologist accreditation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 and the size standard is 1000 employees.

This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Dawn Jennings at [email protected].

Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 12:00 pm EST, Thursday, September 22, 2016.

Contracting Office Address:
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014

Point of Contact:
Dawn Jennings

 

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