Intent to Single Source - Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
ID: ISS-GSU-25-0004Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H166)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6b5a2ff798441089a90a09e9223143f/view
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    The Indian Health Service, specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to negotiate a single source award for a Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program with the College of American Pathologists. This program is essential for assessing the Gallup Service Unit Laboratory's capability to perform clinical diagnostic testing competently, utilizing pooled samples of various bodily fluids and providing statistical analysis for inter-laboratory comparisons. Interested vendors who believe they can meet these requirements may submit a capability statement by 10:00 am MST on January 21, 2025, as this notice is not a request for quotations. For further inquiries, contact Misty Billy at misty.billy@ihs.gov or call 505-399-0177.

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    misty.billy@ihs.gov
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