Notice of Intent - Blanket Purchase Agreement
ID: NOI-SRSU-26-0009Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, is planning to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Hologic, Inc. for the provision of supplies necessary to support existing Hologic systems, including the Fluent Fluid Management, NovaSure, and Myosure systems, at the Shiprock Service Unit in New Mexico. This procurement is limited to Hologic products due to compatibility requirements with existing equipment, which necessitates the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplies to maintain warranties and configuration control. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by 10:00 AM (MST) on January 22, 2026, to Dallas Begay at dallas.begay@ihs.gov, although this notice does not constitute a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued.

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