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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 04, 2024 SAM #8104
SPECIAL NOTICE

99 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Quality Control Materials

Notice Date

2/2/2024 3:21:08 PM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

325413 — In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515 USA
 

ZIP Code

86515
 

Solicitation Number

ISS-GSU-24-0005
 

Response Due

2/16/2024 8:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

03/02/2024
 

Point of Contact

Misty Billy, Phone: 505-399-0177
 

E-Mail Address

misty.billy@ihs.gov
(misty.billy@ihs.gov)
 

Description

The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico intends to negotiate a sole source award with BioRad Laboratories for laboratory supplies required to perform and report diagnostic testing. BioRad Laboratories currently has certified compatibility of supplies with the current testing platform and have performed validation studies that conform to CLIA 88 laboratory standards on the same testing platform either directly or with the cooperation of other laboratory partners. BioRad Laboratories also has a data analysis service included as part of the quality control product(s) ordered. In addition, the supplies are able to perform mandated quality control studies on chemistry and esoteric hematology test assays. The materials will be required on an as needed basis with orders being placed approximately four (4) times per year. NAICS 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a small business set aside standard of 1,250 employees applies. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1), acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements in FAR 6. However, sole-source justifications for actions above the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5M (non-urgent and non-compelling as described in FAR 13.500(c)) must use the format at FAR 6.303-2 with proper tailoring.� The action is being accomplished using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - particularly FAR 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, ""...to promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors..."" purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold may be solicited from one source if it is determined that the circumstances of the contract deems only one source available. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than 9:00 am MDT on February 16, 2024. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award. The point of contact for this action is Misty Billy, Contract Specialist and can be reached at misty.billy@ihs.gov.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/778ef09b27a24d398c46d85839b46527/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Gallup, NM 87301, USA

Zip Code: 87301

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06953300-F 20240204/240202230040 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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