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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 SAM #8327
SPECIAL NOTICE

99 -- NOTICE OF INTENT GSU THC Cepheid COVID-19/FLU/RSV

Notice Date

9/12/2024 7:12:18 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515 USA
 

ZIP Code

86515
 

Solicitation Number

75H71024Q00139
 

Response Due

9/17/2024 4:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

09/18/2024
 

Description

The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Cepheid for test kits to perform PCR testing for SARS-Cov-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and �respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) compatible with the Cepheid Infinity Analyzer. Cepheid has confirmed compatibility of supplies with the testing platform and has 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. In addition, the testing supplies are approved by the FDA or covered under the provisions of an applicable Emergency Use Authorization. NAICS 339112, Surgical and medical Instrument, 1,000 employees . 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 10:00 am MDT on September 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 Ken Parrish, Purchasing Agent and can be reached at Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/abbe701661a04cd286c9441e3b9390ab/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: NM 87325, USA

Zip Code: 87325

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07208567-F 20240914/240912230118 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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

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