Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Urine Drug Screen Testing Agreement- Albuquerque Area IHS
ID: AAIHS_URINE_DRUG_SCREEN_TESTINGType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e80bfa298454e9eb78065a84bc3da44/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for Urine Drug Screen testing supplies to MedTox Diagnostics, Inc. This procurement includes brand-name specific test kits, consumables, and necessary supplies for MedTox analyzers, along with confirmatory testing services and potential analyzer replacements for four health centers located in Santa Fe, Taos-Picuris, Mescalero, and Jicarilla. The contract is crucial for maintaining effective drug screening capabilities within these facilities, ensuring compliance with health standards. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Stephanie Begay at stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov, with the contract value estimated below the simplified acquisition threshold and the performance period set for one year.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Begay
    (505) 256-6750
    stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
    Files
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    SOW for MedTox_Emergency.docx
    The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Laboratory Programs seek to establish a firm-fixed-price contract for one year to procure brand-name specific Urine Drug Screen test kits, consumables, and supplies for MedTox analyzers. The contract includes confirmatory testing services and analyzer replacement for four facilities: Santa Fe, Taos-Picuris, Mescalero, and Jicarilla Indian Health Centers. The required items are detailed by part ID and description for each facility. Pricing must be all-inclusive of consumable and shipping costs. Selection will be based primarily on price, with secondary factors including order-to-delivery time, product availability, and lot sequestering. Only MedTox brand products will be accepted. MedTox Diagnostics Inc. is a suggested vendor. Points of contact and shipping addresses for each facility are provided.
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