Hologic Panther
Special Notice from DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: TX. Response deadline: Jan 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 325413 • PSC 6550.
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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: HOLOGIC PANTHER LEASE WITH CONSUMABLES
This requirement provides for the use of two (2) Hologic Panther Plus Analyzers and consumables at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC) Microbiology Laboratory with a one-year base period plus four - one year option periods. The WHASC Microbiology Laboratory provides Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) – (CT/GC) in a single test, mainly in support of the Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) mission. The analyzers are also used to provide support to the WHASC Emergency Department and Women’s Health Clinic in testing for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Candida species, Candida glabrata, and Trichomonas vaginalis, which can cause vaginal infections. The use of Hologic Panther Plus will allow the laboratory to have the testing capabilities to provide 24-hour support in the diagnosis and management of these infectious diseases/sexually transmitted infections (ID/STI).
Under this contract the supplier shall furnish the following medical items and incidental repair services to these medical items:
- Two Hologic Inc. Panther Plus System, DX Continuous Fluid and Waste BOM
- Two Hologic Inc. Panther Upgrade Waste to Drain Module
- Two Hologic Inc. Panther Upgrade MTU Expansion Mod
- Aptima Combo 2 CT/GC Assay
- Collection Devices
- Aptima BV Assay
- Aptima CT/TV Assay
- Aptima Combo 2 Assay (CT/GC)
- Aptima Urine Specimen Collection Kit
- Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
- Aptima Multi-Test Swab Specimen Collection Kit
- Aptima Combo 2 Controls Kit
- Aptima BV Controls Kit
- Aptima BV Calibrators Kit
- Aptima CV/TV Controls Kit
- Aptima CV/TV Calibrators Kit
- Panther run kit
- Advanced cleaning solution
- Spare Caps, AMP & Probe 100 & 250 kit Enzyme 100 kit
- Spare Caps, TCR + SEL, 250 kit
- Spare caps, TCR + Select, 100 kit
- Spare caps, Enzyme 250 kit
- Aptima penetrable caps
- MTUs (multi-tube units)
- Panther Waste bag kit
- Panther Waste bin cover
- Aptima Assay fluids kit
- Aptima Auto detect kit
- Specimen Aliquot Tubes
- Transport Tube Cap
- Aptima Specimen Diluent US
- Aptima Specimen Diluent Kit US
Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Any responses to this notice must be submitted by 4:30 pm CT on 23 January 2026 to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Corey A. Black, Corey.A.Black.civ@health.mil with a copy to the contract specialists, Mr. Matthew Brinkman (matthew.j.brinkmann.civ@health.mil)
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract for the lease of two Hologic Panther Plus Analyzers with the required consumables for the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC). This procurement supports critical testing capabilities for infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections, essential for Air Force Basic Military Training.
The buyer seeks to secure two Hologic Panther Plus Analyzers and associated consumables for use in the WHASC Microbiology Laboratory to enhance testing capabilities for various diseases, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Lease of two Hologic Panther Plus Analyzers
- Provision of consumables related to the analyzers
- Maintenance and repair services for the analyzers
- Testing for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Bacterial Vaginosis, and other infections
- Capability statement outlining relevant experience
- Evidence of authorization to supply Hologic products
- Detailing maintenance and support services offered
- Pricing proposal for both equipment and consumables
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- Potential future expansion of testing capabilities
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