Intent to Sole Source to Sysmex of America Inc
ID: IHS1503177Type: 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

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9411317ce009409ca1f633617de6e759/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 Sysmex of America Inc for the leasing of a Sysmex XN-1000R Hematology Analyzer at the Tsaile Health Center in Arizona. This procurement is essential for maintaining uninterrupted laboratory services that directly impact patient care, as Sysmex is the only provider capable of delivering the specialized equipment and services required under the existing Cost-Per-Reagent-Rental agreement with the Veterans Administration. The contract will span from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and includes provisions for leasing, reagents, calibration materials, quality control, and technical support, with oversight from Laboratory Supervisor Colleen Ben. Interested parties may contact Bennett Arvessto at bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov or call 928-724-3611 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist
    (928) 724-3611
    bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov
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    SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a work agreement for leasing a Sysmex XN1000R Hematology analyzer for the Laboratory Department at Tsaile Health Center in Arizona. The contractor will provide services under a lease/cost per test model, which includes monthly leasing, reagents, calibration materials, quality control, and a basic service agreement, with additional supplies ordered as needed. This contract spans from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Key deliverables involve ensuring timely provision of services and maintenance, including instrument upkeep and calibration for six months, along with real-time Quality Control and technical support. Proper billing and invoicing are essential, with oversight from Laboratory Supervisor Colleen Ben. The project demonstrates the health center's commitment to advancing laboratory capabilities through this federal RFP process.
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