Notice of Intent Sole Source for Maintenance of I-STAT analyzers

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Abbott Laboratories for the Maintenance of I-STAT analyzers. The Service will consist of one years; the period of performance 30 September 2025 – 29 September 2026. Abbott Laboratories is the only source available to provide Maintenance of I-STAT analyzers. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for quote or proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Specialist, Kimberly Bunn at kimberly.p.bunn.civ@health.mil. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission 0012328347.