Notice of Intent to Award - Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Delivery of Various Laboratory Supplies
ID: IHS1503901Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/805313091b634feb8baebc53561308e5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, intends to negotiate two Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the delivery of various laboratory supplies essential for Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, and Point-of-Care testing at the Tsaile Health Center. These supplies will be ordered on an as-needed basis, with the anticipated period of performance spanning one year from the date of award, including three additional one-year option periods. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 325413, which pertains to In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and is open to vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements, with a deadline for capability statements set for March 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST. Interested vendors should direct their inquiries and submissions to Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist, via email at bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-724-3611.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist
    (928) 724-3611
    bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov
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