Intent to Sole Source to Fisher Scientific company LLC
ID: IHS1502842Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for the provision of testing supplies at the Pinon Health Center Facility in Arizona. This procurement is deemed non-competitive as Fisher Scientific is the only organization capable of supplying the necessary items to prevent any disruption in services that could adversely affect patient care. Interested parties are advised that the government will not solicit competitive proposals, and any responses must be submitted by November 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM MST to be considered. For further inquiries, contact Whitney Shorty at whitney.shorty@ihs.gov or call 928-725-9806.

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