BioMerieux rapid microbial identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center intends to award a sole‑source contract to bioMérieux, Inc. for a fully automated microbiology system (VITEK 2, AST, VC‑VITEK, and BacT/ALERT VIRTUO) with associated reagents, software, and comprehensive maintenance. The instrument must provide rapid microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing, delivering up to 240 tests per hour with first results in 100 minutes. The contract covers a one‑year period starting 1 Nov 2026, with a total value of approximately $135 K. Interested parties must demonstrate that competition would be beneficial and not cost‑ or schedule‑prohibitive. • Provide VITEK 2 and BacT/ALERT 3D systems with Myla software and related consumables. • Meet performance requirements: high‑throughput (240 tests/hr) and rapid result turnaround (first result ≤ 100 min). • Deliver full maintenance and data‑management services (MAESTRIA) for the Medical Treatment Facility’s laboratory.