Hematology and Reagents

The U.S. Army is seeking sources that can provide a Hematology Analyzer with the capability to interface with a digital cell morphology platform, allowing for remote pathologist review of blood smears. The successful offeror will be responsible for furnishing all necessary equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and services to ensure the laboratory can execute the required testing on a Cost-Per-Reportable basis. Key requirements include the ability to perform complete blood counts, automated differentials, and have a five-part differential. The contractor must also provide maintenance services, technical support, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The contract is expected to have a base year starting 1 January 2026 and four option years. Interested vendors must provide tailored capability statements, proof that their analyzers meet the required characteristics, and submit the expected proposed analyzer make and model along with identification of ATO approval number and expiration. • The analyzer must meet specific technical requirements, including performing complete blood counts and automated differentials. • The system must have a five-part differential and reportable range from 0 to 300 Thousand cells/uL. • The contractor shall ensure analyzer installation requirements conform to existing space limitations and power availability. • The contractor shall ensure Method Validation will be conducted in accordance with method validation protocols established by the Department of Pathology’s Quality Management Program. • The contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control and Quality Assurance plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with the contract requirements.