Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: IHS1518844Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a1b569fa001e4d5b827bc8abecaca611/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, intends to award a sole source contract to Gold Standard Diagnostics Service for a Platinum Service Agreement on the AIX automated lab analyzer at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. This procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted maintenance and support for the AIX1000 analyzer, which is critical for direct patient care, as Gold Standard Diagnostics is the only vendor qualified to provide the necessary services. The contract will cover a period from January 22, 2026, to January 21, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions, and has an estimated total cost of $30,000. Interested parties may contact Nora Nutlouis at nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov or 928-725-9806 for further information.

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    Statement of Work.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a multi-year Instrument Service Agreement for the Gold Standard Diagnostics AIX1000, S/N AX2304-296, at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. The contractor will provide preventative maintenance and on-demand repair services, adhering to the AIX Platinum Service Agreement. Services include telephone/on-line support, on-site service visits within two business days, unlimited emergency repair visits with all associated costs covered, one annual preventative maintenance visit, priority scheduling, and product updates. The contract spans from January 22, 2026, to January 21, 2029, with an estimated total cost of $30,000. Performance standards require proper invoicing and adherence to the service agreement. Colleen Ben is the Contracting Officer Representative.
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