Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Automated Chemistry/Immunochemistry Analyzer
FA8601CHEM · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCE MANUFACTURING solicitation, performed in Wright Patterson AFB, OH, with responses due 2026-10-06. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Beckman Coulter, Inc. located at 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California, 92821. This requirement supports the 88th Medical Group Clinical
Comparable recent awards in IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCE MANUFACTURING
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| REMEL INC. | $64K | n/a | 2026-07-02 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. | $102K | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. | $2.8M | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | $21K | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
| CEPHEID | $306K | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation FA8601CHEM?
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Automated Chemistry/Immunochemistry Analyzer, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 325413 (IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCE MANUFACTURING), performed in Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Responses are due 2026-10-06.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $21K to $2.8M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is FA8601CHEM set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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