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 The 36th Contracting Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam, is conducting market research to determine interest in a firm-fixed type contract with a base period of performance of 12 months with four (4) option periods of 12 months each (total 5 years) for the following:

 Lease of the Vitros 350 chemistry analyzer (1ea), with services to include a compatible supply of dry-slide technology reagents (see reagent list attached), semi-annual preventative maintenance and calibration, annual training, and emergency maintenance within 24 hours, to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, of Raritan, NJ under VA Contract V797D60637, Cage: 1C0L5, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 

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