FY26 Hematology Analyzer Lease

SOL #: FA4621HematologyAnalyzerSSSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4621 22 CONS PK
MCCONNELL AFB, KS, 67221-3702, United States

Place of Performance

PRAIRIE VLG, KS

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 18, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 27, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, 22nd Contracting Squadron (22 CONS/PKA), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing an FY26 Hematology Analyzer Lease at McConnell AFB Clinic, Wichita, Kansas. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 27, 2026, at 12 pm CDT.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for an equipment lease and service program for a new, FDA-approved hematology analyzer system to perform approximately 4,500 annual patient tests. Key technical specifications include:

  • Analyzer Capabilities: Must be auto-loading, perform at least 75 complete blood counts (CBCs) with 5-part differential per hour, and fit within an 18" by 26" countertop space. It must process adult and pediatric micro-samples (requiring no more than 100 uL of whole blood).
  • Analytical Technology: Utilize optical and/or laser technology for cell enumeration and differentiation, measure RBC indices, enumerate immature granulocytes and nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs), and flag variant lymphocytes, blast cells, platelet clumps, and giant platelets.
  • Performance: Analyze WBCs up to 200K/uL with 97% precision and platelets up to 3000K/uL with 96% precision.
  • System Features: Provide on-board tracking of reagents and controls, calibration material, and at least three levels of control material. Options for user-defined patient parameters are required.
  • Compliance & Support: Offer items with an existing Authorization to Operate (ATO) or undergo DoD Information Assurance (IA) approval. Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Instructions for Use (IFUs). All necessary materials, accessories, reagents, calibrators, and ancillary products are to be provided on a cost-per-test or cost-per-reportable basis.
  • Maintenance & Training: Scheduled preventative maintenance (PMs) and calibrations are required biannually. Unscheduled maintenance response time must be within one business day if telephone support fails, with unscheduled downtime not exceeding 3% of total operational time. On-site or off-site advanced operator training for government employees is also required.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Response Due: March 27, 2026, 12 pm CDT
  • Published: March 23, 2026
  • Place of Performance: McConnell AFB Clinic, 57950 Leavenworth Ave, Wichita, Kansas, 67221.

Evaluation

This is a Sources Sought announcement for information and planning purposes only. The Government will use responses to determine if an adequate number of qualified interested contractors exist. No solicitation currently exists, and no contract will be awarded based solely on responses to this notice. Do not submit pricing information.

Additional Notes

Interested parties should submit capability statements with the subject heading "FY26 Hematology Analyzer Lease" to Mr. Nikolaus Schmidt (nikolaus.schmidt.3@us.af.mil) and Mrs. Sugeys Allen (sugeys.allen.1@us.af.mil). Proprietary information should be adequately marked.

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