Intent to Sole Source to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
ID: IHS1503878Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/290898226a2144ed9958ee36c0c99bdd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for the provision of Vitros XT3400 Integrated Chemistry Analyzer services at the Tsaile Health Center in Arizona. The contract will cover the supply of the analyzer, consumables, reagents, calibrations, and a basic service agreement, ensuring efficient test results and minimal turnaround time for patient care. This procurement is critical as the existing equipment is already installed and in use, and changing systems could disrupt essential laboratory services. Interested parties may contact Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist, at bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-724-3611 for further information. The contract period is set from the date of award for one year, with no competitive proposals being solicited.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist
    (928) 724-3611
    bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov
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    The document outlines a contract for the provision of a Vitros XT3400 Chemistry analyzer to the Tsaile Health Center in Tsaile, Arizona, as part of a cost-per-test lease agreement. The contractor will be responsible for supplying the equipment, providing technical support and 24/7 assistance for instrument issues, executing annual maintenance services, and delivering training for lab technicians. The contract period is set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Performance standards include proper billing and invoice processing through the Integrated Billing Processing system. Colleen Ben, the Laboratory Supervisor, will serve as the Contracting Officer Representative, overseeing the contract's execution. This RFP reflects the federal government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in local health facilities through reliable medical equipment and support services.
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