Notice of Intent to Award - PIMC Blood Gas and Proficiency Testing
ID: 75H71226P00007Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04b7035b97874fba861dad995a5cfe26/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Phoenix Area Office, intends to award a sole source contract to the College of American Pathologists for Blood Gas and Proficiency Testing services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. The contract, valued at $30,056.00, aims to ensure that the Blood Gas Laboratory meets essential accreditation and regulatory standards, which are critical for providing diagnostic testing services to Native American patients in emergency and critical care settings. The contractor will be responsible for annual accreditation fees, proficiency testing samples, and educational resources, with the contract structured to include a base year and four option years. Interested parties capable of providing these services may submit a capability statement to Kerri Gilmore at Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov by the specified deadline, although the government retains sole discretion over the procurement process.

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    Kerri Gilmore
    Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov
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    JNA - PIMC Blood Gas and Proficiency Testing Service (CO Signed).pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has prepared a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the PIMC CAP FEES & LABORATORY/PATHOLOGY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. The acquisition, valued at $30,056.00, is a new requirement for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2026. The proposed contractor is the College of American Pathologists (CAP), located in Northfield, IL. The justification is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." This is due to CAP's unique ability to provide CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing samples essential for the PIMC Blood Gas Laboratory's accreditation and licensure. Without this accreditation, the laboratory cannot provide critical diagnostic testing services to Native American patients in the Emergency Department, Surgery Department, and Intensive Care Unit. Market research confirmed no other vendors could provide this service. The previous action, 75H71221P00027, was not competed, citing similar authority. The contracting officer has determined the cost to be fair and reasonable.
    Notice of Award SS - IHS1519662.pdf
    The Indian Health Services (IHS) Phoenix Area Office intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to the College of American Pathologists for Blood Gas and Proficiency Testing services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. This notice, issued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), is not a request for quotes. However, other responsible sources capable of providing these services may submit a capability statement to Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov by the SAM.gov deadline, referencing notice number 75H71226P00007. The Government will consider these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted but retains sole discretion. Submitting a response does not guarantee a contract or payment, and proprietary information should not be included. Any resulting solicitation will be announced on SAM.gov.
    SOW - Blood Gas Laboratory.pdf
    This government Statement of Work outlines the requirement for a contractor to provide College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program Services and a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) Blood Gas Laboratory. The primary purpose is to ensure the PIMC Blood Gas Laboratory maintains compliance with federal regulatory standards set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as CAP accreditation requirements. These services are crucial for the laboratory to provide diagnostic testing, particularly for emergent and critical care to Native American patients. The contractor will be responsible for annual accreditation fees, providing proficiency testing samples for critical care blood gas and blood oximetry, and offering educational resources. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with a designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to oversee technical aspects and performance.
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