INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Chinle Laboratory Accreditation
ID: IHS1502812Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3ef9d37145a64131803fd14d8f8f8420/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for laboratory accreditation services to the College of American Pathologists for the Chinle Service Unit in Arizona. The procurement aims to secure mandatory proficient laboratory testing products and supplies essential for various medical disciplines, including Chemistry, Blood Banking, and Microbiology, ensuring compliance with CLIA'88 Laboratory regulations. This contract is critical for maintaining uninterrupted laboratory services that directly impact patient care, with a performance period set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested parties must submit any responses demonstrating the potential for competition by November 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST, and can contact Tilda Nez at tilda.nez@ihs.gov or 928-674-7474 for further information.

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    TILDA NEZ
    (928) 674-7474
    tilda.nez@ihs.gov
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