INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS LLC
ID: IHS1503001Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (W066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7fe08d14d9b5484e840e706d78531bdc/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to sole source a contract to BioFire Diagnostics LLC for the procurement of analytical laboratory instruments. This procurement is aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities within the Indian Health Service, which is crucial for improving healthcare delivery in underserved populations. The instruments will be utilized for various laboratory analyses, supporting the agency's mission to provide quality healthcare services. Interested parties can reach out to Tilda Nez at tilda.nez@ihs.gov or call 928-674-7474 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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