--NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION TEST (NAT) KITS; REAGENTS AND NAT TEST TRACKER SYSTEM FOR HIV-1/HCV/WNV IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY BLOOD PROGRAM

This is a notice of intent by the Center for Health Care Contracting (CHCC); Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-5068 to negotiate and award a sole source contract with Chiron, Incorporated; Emeryville, California under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), however any offers from interested parties will be considered. This notice is for a supply requirement; Nucleic Acid Test kits, which are supported by the Chiron Procleix TIGRIS NAT system, used by the Army Medical Command Blood Program Office; Fort Sam Houston, Texas and applicable facilities. The performance period will be 1 O ctober 2007 through 30 September 2008 with four 1-year options through 30 September 2012. Award will be made on or about 26 September 2007. Point of contact is Ms. Liza J. Esmond, 210.221.3699; [email protected] FAX 210.221.5402 or Mr. Phi lip M. Mauldin, 210.221.4217; [email protected]. Note 22 Applies.