Notice of Intent - KHC - Vitros XT3400 system and XT7600 integrated system medical lab supplies
ID: IHS1502653Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to negotiate a non-competitive firm-fixed-price contract for medical lab supplies, specifically the Vitros XT3400 system and XT7600 integrated system, with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. This procurement aims to secure essential diagnostic testing capabilities for thyroid panels, hepatitis, HIV, and hormone testing at the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona, ensuring direct patient safety and care. The contract period is set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and interested parties other than Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. may submit capability statements to Jerlyn Begay at jerlyn.begay@ihs.gov by 1:00 PM EST on November 14, 2024, although the government is not obligated to respond to submissions.

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