Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Stainer

Background
The contract is for a sole source justification for the Roche Diagnostics Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Stainer. The 96th Medical Group (MDG) located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is responsible for evaluating the technical requirements and capabilities of this specific product.

Roche Diagnostics Corporation is the sole vendor identified that meets all government technical requirements, ensuring that the agency can fulfill its mission effectively.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of the Roche Diagnostics Immunohistochemistry Stainer. The justification includes a review of actual costs from comparable procurements from other governmental agencies and open market prices to determine a fair and reasonable price for the supplies/services covered by this justification.

The agency will continue to evaluate other products' capabilities through ongoing market research and intends to issue a full and open competitive solicitation in the future if requirements change.

Period of Performance
October 2024

Place of Performance
Eglin AFB FL 32542 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
The justification emphasizes that any responses to the Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source this action will be reviewed by the government. There are no specific bidder requirements stated in terms of set-aside status or certifications, but there is an intent to encourage small business participation and foster competition.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award HT941024P0092 was awarded to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for $2,111,013 (07/01/24–06/30/29) and includes the lease of immunohistochemistry slide stainers and tissue component special staining units, along with training, technical/maintenance support, and related consumables (e.g., detection system kits, antibodies, and reagents). The current sole-source effort for a Roche Diagnostics Immunohistochemistry (IHC) stainer appears to be a continuation of supplying the same type of IHC stainer equipment and associated staining unit/consumables support for tissue antibody detection, with the main difference being the specific facility supported.