Newborn Screening Services- Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: HT940626B0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFREDERICK, MD, 21702, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

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MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a01eed88f80e49f484738c7c567b3fa8/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award three sole source contracts for Newborn Screening Services, specifically targeting the provision of screening for up to 38 core conditions and 26 secondary conditions, along with specialty physician consultations for diagnosed newborns. The contracts will be awarded to the Newborn Screening Programs of the Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia Departments of Health, which will support Military Treatment Facilities in their respective states, ensuring timely medical interventions for newborns identified with certain genetic and metabolic conditions. This initiative is critical for early detection and treatment, which can prevent severe health issues in infants. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 12:00 PM EST on January 6, 2026, to the designated contacts, Brittany Belsches and Mary Shifflett, via email, as no competitive proposals will be solicited.

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