66 -- Reagent slides for Vitros Analyzers

Operational Contracting, US Air Force Academy intends to award a sole source contract utilizing simplified acquisition procedures to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (manufacturer), 100 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14650-0873 for the following: CLIN 0001 Reagent slides for a Vitros analyzer to include (basic contract year plus four one-year options) use of two Vitros analyzers, preventive maintenance service during normal hours and emergency repairs. The contractor to perform all repair and maintenance services shall provide a factory-trained technician. The contractor shall repair or replace hardware devices when components fail. The intent is to acquire the requirement for reagent slides, Vitros analyzers, and equipment maintenance service for Peterson AFB Clinic. No other type of service will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. If no response is received by 21 Oct 02, Noon, MDT, to the effect that comparable services are available that would be more advantageous to the Government than obtaining the services through a sole source procurement with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a sole source award will be made.