Intent to Sole Source - ORTHO Vision Equipment

The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Quidel-Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for the procurement of Ortho Vision Analyzer and accessories. The analyzer is used for pretransfusion testing for blood grouping and antibody detection, and it offers a fully automated workflow. The contractor must be able to maintain the analyzer, provide warranty repair services, and ensure the analyzer's reliability and compatibility with most liquid nitrogen supply cylinders. The contract also requires the contractor to provide electronic payment options and billing statements. Some key points to consider: • The contract is for a sole-source basis, which means that only one vendor will be awarded the contract. • The contractor must be able to maintain and repair the Ortho Vision Analyzer. • The analyzer is used for critical diagnostic testing, and the contractor must ensure its reliability and compatibility. • The contract requires electronic payment options and billing statements. • The projected cost of the contract is $92,485.66.