Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Quest Diagnostics

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Quest Diagnostics for laboratory support related to a clinical study on dietary intake and behaviors in adults with Sickle Cell Disease. This collaboration aims to facilitate lab work for eligible patients who cannot travel to the NIH Clinical Center, ensuring that study objectives are met efficiently. The contract will leverage Quest Diagnostics' established infrastructure and familiarity with the NIH's lab requirements, which is critical for the timely completion of the study. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by August 29, 2025, at 11 AM EST.