Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for Culture Media, Various Reagents, and Supplies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for the provision of culture media, various reagents, and laboratory supplies. The contract will support clinical patient testing at the NIH Clinical Center. The Microbiology Service requires the establishment of a purchase agreement for culture media, reagents, and supplies necessary to support routine and specialized microbiological testing. • The contractor shall provide culture media, reagents, and laboratory supplies according to the operational needs of the Microbiology Service. • The contractor shall provide technical support for all reagents and supplies and their performance characteristics at no additional cost to the Government. • The contractor shall supply culture media, reagents, and supplies in a timely manner throughout the period of performance. • The contractor shall provide same lot release per order per item, when requested, and the latest available expiration date.