Diagnostic Reference Laboratory Testing Services
ID: IHS1519990Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3464d6b16d3e45ce80461bc0ddd40a09/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole-source contract to Electronic Security Concepts for Diagnostic Reference Laboratory Testing Services in Phoenix, Arizona. This procurement is based on the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracts to be awarded to only one responsible source due to the proprietary nature of the software required for an upgrade. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by November 25, 2025, at 4 PM PST, referencing notice number IHS1519990, to assess the feasibility of a competitive procurement. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Dale C. Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov.

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    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.pdf
    The Indian Health Services (IHS) has issued a pre-solicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to Electronic Security Concepts for proprietary software required for an upgrade, citing FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This is not a request for proposals, but rather an invitation for other responsible sources to submit a capability statement by November 25, 2025, at 4 PM PST, referencing notice number IHS1519990, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion over whether to compete the acquisition and is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Any information provided may be used for various purposes, including developing a future solicitation, but will not be considered an adequate response to any subsequent solicitation. Respondents are cautioned against including proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.
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