NOISS Meridian Bioscience Inc

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-W), Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to Meridian Bioscience Inc. under solicitation number W81K0026QA165. This requirement provides for an analyzer lease, the supply of testing reagents, and associated testing hardware for the detection of *Helicobacter pylori* and *Clostridioides difficile*. These services and supplies support the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) at Fort Hood, Texas.

The government intends to make the award on or about June 26, 2026, based on a determination that only one source is reasonably available for these specific diagnostic capabilities. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and PSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. There is no set-aside designated for this action, which is being conducted as a special notice of intent rather than a request for competitive quotes.

The primary point of contact for this notice is Elliott Boice. The place of performance is located at Fort Hood, Texas, and there are currently zero attachments associated with this notice. This action is authorized for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold where only one source is determined to be reasonably available due to exclusive licensing, brand name requirements, or urgency.