Intent to Sole Source Award, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Accu-Check Inform II Meter Kit RF, Base Unit VIR Kit and Code Key Reader, Phoenix Indian Medical Center

The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing a sole source justification for the procurement of Accu-Chek Inform II Systems and accessories from Roche Diagnostics Corporation. This acquisition, valued at an estimated $26,339.00, is for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Laboratory Department, specifically for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Clinic. The Accu-Chek Inform II glucose meters are crucial for diabetic care, providing point-of-care blood glucose measurements and linking to the COBAS IT 1000 connectivity solution, which is already under contract with Roche Diagnostics. The justification for a sole source award is based on the existing infrastructure and the need to avoid substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays that would result from an open competition, posing a risk to patient health. The use of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source," is cited as the authority, given that the current system is integrated with Roche Diagnostics technology across multiple IHS service units.