Intent to Sole Source - RALS Software License
ID: IHS1509043Type: 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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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)
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    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 for the annual renewal of the RALS Software License to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. This procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted software licensing for interfacing Roche ACCU-check Glucose meters with the RPMS system at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The RALS software is critical for maintaining compatibility with existing systems used throughout the Indian Health Service, thereby supporting direct patient care. Interested parties may contact Tanya Begay at tanya.begay2@ihs.gov or call 928-674-7635 for further information, although no competitive proposals will be solicited.

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