Ortho VITROS® XT 3400 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER System

Project ID: RFI1803291 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Air Education and Training Command
Deadline	06/05/26
Posted	05/29/26
Estimated Value	$150,000 - $350,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	Not Provided
Location	JBSA Lackland, TX United States

Description

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Summary

The 502 Contracting Squadron, JBSA Randolph Air Force Base, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for rental of the Brand Name Ortho VITROS XT 3400 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER System and purchase of the reagents for this chemistry analyzer system. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this marketsurvey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide the commodity consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and a single award MAY be made. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the belowlisted product IAW the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 12:30pm EDT Friday, 05 June 2026 or sooner. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Nancy Loughran, Contract Specialist at nancy.loughran@us.af.mil

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The 502 Contracting Squadron at JBSA Randolph Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify parties interested in supporting the requirement for the rental of the Ortho VITROS® XT 3400 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER System and the purchase of reagents for this system. This research will help determine the procurement method. Work Details The contractor shall provide a comprehensive reagent rental/lease agreement for one new Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics VITROS® XT 3400 Chemistry System, including: - Equipment: Provide, deliver, and install one VITROS® XT 3400 Chemistry Analyzer in operational condition at a designated location. - Reagents and Consumables: Supply all necessary reagents, calibrators, controls, and consumables for canine specimen testing. - Maintenance and Repair: Offer full-service maintenance with at least one preventative maintenance visit annually, a 24/7 technical support hotline, and on-site technician response within two business days. - Training: Provide initial training for government personnel including Key Operator training for two individuals and General Operator training for six staff members. - Quality Control: Maintain a Quality Control Plan ensuring compliance with PWS requirements. - Quality Assurance: Performance will be monitored by a designated representative to ensure adherence to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Period of Performance One Base Year with four one-year Option Periods. Place of Performance Holland Veterinary Hospital, JBSA Lackland. Bidder Requirements Contractor personnel must be factory-trained and certified by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of the VITROS® XT 3400 Chemistry System. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, as Quidelortho Sales Company holds a closely related award (V797D60637-FA810121F0016) valued at $623,137 for 06/01/21–05/31/26. That prior effort was a lease of a VITROS XT-7600 chemistry analyzer, which is similar in brand platform and likely supports the same type of reagent supply, installation, maintenance, and technical support functions for an Ortho VITROS chemistry system.

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