Intent to Sole Source: Roche Chemistry Reagents and Supplies
ID: SS_AAIHS_ACLSUType: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

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Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for the provision of Roche chemistry reagents and maintenance support for the Roche COBAS 6000 analyzer at the Acoma Indian Health Center in New Mexico. This contract, which has an initial term of six months with a potential six-month extension, aims to ensure the timely delivery of essential laboratory supplies and maintenance services critical for effective healthcare delivery in Native American communities. The contractor will be responsible for monthly and on-demand supply deliveries, equipment maintenance, and technical support to minimize downtime, reflecting the federal commitment to uphold high laboratory standards in health services. Interested parties may contact Stephanie Begay at stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov or 505-256-6750 for further inquiries, noting that the estimated total value of this requirement is below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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    The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service outlines its consumables list for the ACL Laboratory Program for FY 2025. The document details various items required for clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostics, categorized into auxiliaries, reagents, kits, and controls. Each item includes its description, corresponding Roche part number, and quantity needed. Key items include chemical solutions, calibrators, assaying equipment, and concentration standards essential for accurate laboratory functionality. The report serves as a comprehensive procurement guide to ensure laboratory operations are well-stocked with essential consumables and reagents, supporting diagnostics in health services. This initiative underscores the federal commitment to maintain efficient laboratory standards in healthcare delivery, especially in Indian health services.
    The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service has initiated a sole source contract with Roche Diagnostics for the supply of chemistry reagents and maintenance support for the Roche COBAS 6000 analyzer at the Acoma Indian Health Center. The contract spans an initial term of six months, with the possibility of a six-month extension. It aims to ensure the laboratory receives necessary reagents, consumables, and maintenance services, outlining requirements for timely delivery, adherence to federal regulations, and quality assurance standards. The contractor is tasked with monthly and on-demand supply deliveries, maintaining equipment, and providing technical support to minimize downtime. An extensive list of consumables and reagents required for laboratory operations is detailed in Appendix A, delineating specific Roche product codes and quantities. The document emphasizes the critical role of these supplies in promoting effective healthcare delivery at the facility, reflecting the federal focus on supporting health services in Native American communities.
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